Holistic PD
Evicting the “Vegas Mentality” from Your School
How to eliminate the “Vegas mentality” in schools by aligning staff and creating consistent expectations across all spaces.
June 23, 2025
How to eliminate the “Vegas mentality” in schools by aligning staff and creating consistent expectations across all spaces.
Hey teacher-friend, Let’s start with this: You don’t need to earn your rest. You already have. Not by perfecting every lesson. Not by running
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” We say it all the time. But do our professional development systems actually believe it? Recently, I was
For years, I believed in the power of professional development. And I still do—just not the way it’s always been done. When I first started
It’s early May.Teacher Appreciation Week is here, and while your inbox might be filled with kind notes and donuts in the staff lounge, something else
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all workshop. It’s a complete professional learning system that strengthens your people and your culture—without draining your budget or your time.
Traditional PD is broken—and not just broken like a flat tire. It’s broken like a system that’s hurting the people it’s supposed to help. This isn’t just frustrating. It’s a huge waste of time, money, and opportunity. And let’s be honest: most of us already know this. Staff leave those sessions feeling even more frustrated, more disconnected, and more certain that PD is just another hoop to jump through.
I used to believe that every second of teaching had to be filled—with words, activity, energy. I’d ask a question and immediately call on someone. A student would answer and I’d repeat it for the class. I’d give directions and then re-explain them five different ways just to be safe. I was constantly talking—because I thought that meant I was constantly teaching. But it wasn’t sustainable.
I’m going to be real—this post might ruffle some feathers. It might make you uncomfortable. And honestly? That’s kind of the point. Because if we,
There are days you walk into your classroom feeling empty—depleted, disrespected, unseen.
And yet, you show up.
You dig so deep you surprise even yourself.
You smile, you lead, you love. You pour from a well that feels dry, and somehow—miraculously—your students bloom.
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