Jan 25
The Parentsā Guide to Elementary School
Hi, Iām Natalie, your guide through the school system, and your partner in navigating it with confidence.
Support your childās learning journey with real answers, expert insights, and approachable advice and strategies from someone who fosters academic growth and partnerships. Thatās where I come in.
I offer clarity, context, and conversation through keynote speaking and workshops for schools, businesses, and parent groups.
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I came in with little knowledge and feel more knowledgeable with immediate next steps- thank you!
Megan
I learned a lot about the magnet zones and its impact on applications. I had no idea about tracks. I walked away with a ton of new information to choose my childās school.
Amanda
The Primary Focus Workshop is extremely informative. Natalie is engaging and answered all the questions we had. I highly recommend this workshop anyone trying to navigate schools in Charlotte.
Katy
We Cover Topics Youāre Actually Worried About
Jan 24
šµ How do teachers get paid?
I've been so immersed in the world of education, I didn't realize there was a common question on people's minds.
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Jan 17
Shhh...don't talk so much
Learning to think critically and communicate takes time and lots of practice. When working with kids, we have to give them time and space to think and talk out loud.
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Jan 11
Kindergarten Lesson: How to wash your hands | watch me teach!
Jan 10
I'm so mad and you should be too
Last Friday, elementary school teacher Abby Zwerner was intentionally shot by her six year old student while teaching a lesson. I can only imagine the amount of warning signs this child gave leading up to this and the amount of system failures that allowed this to happen.
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Jan 03
Napping in the New Year
Looking back on last year- here are by top 5 videos from 2022.
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Dec 20
š For the Last Minute Shoppers
This month, has been a whirlwind of holiday preparations and celebrations for me.
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Dec 13
Remembering Sandy Hook
This week, I want to take some time to remember and mourn the lives lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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Dec 07
The summer I quit teaching: How I went from devastated to elated
This vlog covers my journey from the last day of school to the first day of school the summer I
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Dec 06
Growth Mindset #3: The power of yet
When you have a growth mindset, you don't fixate on what you can't do. You focus on what you're working toward.
2 min read
Nov 29
Growth Mindset #2: What to say when...
So why is developing a growth mindset so important for kids?
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Nov 22
Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset #1
Over the next few weeks I will be writing about Growth Mindset and how important it is for children to develop one.
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