It’s That Time of Year Again: Together Transitions

It’s That Time of Year Again: Together Transitions

Since most of us around here follow the academic calendar, I bet many of you are facing a transition – whether it’s your own, or one undertaken by a team member or colleague. While there are a ton of resources out there to help with “off-boarding” (technical HR...
My Newest Fave Outlook Non-Tech Nerd Trick!

My Newest Fave Outlook Non-Tech Nerd Trick!

Remember our totally digital friend Sarah? We were together recently in Boston and experimented with what has turned out to be my recent favorite Outlook calendar trick. (Or “hack” if that is the language you speak.) Outlook Calendar is wonderful for all the reasons...
The Together Music Teacher!

The Together Music Teacher!

Deep in revisions for an upcoming 2nd edition of The Together Teacher (date TBA!), l find myself thinking lots about Specials Teachers. As the daughter of an art teacher, I know that materials management, mobile classrooms, and communication with colleagues matter a...
Teacher Appreciation MONTH?!

Teacher Appreciation MONTH?!

Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the bend—May 7th – 11th, to be precise! We’ve have shared ideas here, here and here, but I recently came across something especially nifty at Excel Academy in Boston. Spearheaded by Aaron S., a senior member of the operations...

Reader Mailbag: Traveling, Calendars, and Childcare

As I head into another heavy stretch of Together Travel, this reader question arrived via email. Now is as good a time as any to tackle!  So many good questions here.  And every household handles work travel differently. My reply: Great question. . . Context: Mr....