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Lisa Bliss
Lisa Bliss has been teaching Spanish at the secondary level in Farmington, Minnesota in Independent School District 192, for the last 10 years. She earned two bachelors degrees in 2007 from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in Spanish education and elementary education. She earned her masters degree in 2012 from Concordia University in differentiated instruction.

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[Teacher Tips] Expand Your Students’ Horizons with Virtual Field Trips

With some planning and the help of technology, you can design virtual "field trips" to give your students hands-on experiences with places and cultures they've never seen.

[Classroom Management] 5 Tips to Adopt a Grading System that Puts Student Success First

Looking for an alternative to the standard A-F approach to grading? Try this approach that places the focus on student progress!

How One Reluctant Teacher Embraced A Growth Mindset

Initially, I thought Carol Dweck's bestseller Mindset would tell me nothing more than to "Be more positive!". Little did I know that having a growth mindset is about so much more than an optimistic attitude.

[Professional Development] How to Stay Focused on Teaching Even When You’re Not Teaching

Check out these five strategies to keep your head in the teaching game, even while you're enjoying the relaxation of your summer away from the classroom!

[Parent Tips] 5 Skill Sets to Focus on for Kindergarten Readiness

Too many students are arriving to school unprepared for the academic and social experience of kindergarten. What can parents do to make sure that their child enters the classroom primed for learning? Here’s a list of five teacher-approved areas that parents can focus on to make sure that their preschooler is kindergarten-ready.

[Classroom Management] Making Student Relationships a Priority

Creating meaningful relationships with students is key to effective class management, and builds a safe and welcoming environment for learning.

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