As a way of making sense of my days, even prior to the coronavirus pandemic, most nights before I retire I do some journaling to help me reflect upon my day and my leadership practice. I ask not only how'd we do today; but also, how might I do better tomorrow. That's...
Faculty & CIE Articles
Trauma-Informed Teaching: Applications to online teaching during Covid-19
I've done a considerable amount of reading on trauma informed teaching over the last two weeks. It is very relevant and pertinent given our new realities. As a writer and reflective practitioner, I've been writing down my thoughts and connecting together my readings,...
Making it FUN – keeping students engaged in uncertain times
My classes have theme weeks. If you're a student in my class, you can guess the theme via facebook (Drcathynmc), twitter (@DrCathyNMC), Instagram (@DrCathyNMC), or just do it old school in our Zoom meetings in Moodle. I've even grabbed the username on YouTube, but...
What I’m reading: articles on equity, trauma-informed teaching, & what our students need RIGHT NOW
I've been doing considerable reading in the evening hours, absorbing the advice and feedback from colleagues in higher ed and K-12. We are all navigating this strange online transition. And we're learning along the way. Here are some of the more thought-provoking...
Terri’s Work From Home Video
I replied to Kristen Salathiel's Work From Home video for the CIE/EMT Newsletter with a video of my own. She suggested I also share widely, so here you go. Stay safe and stay home.
Kristen’s Work From Home Video
Move Calc II Online
One Approach to Transitioning to an Online Format
I was asked to share what I have done, in light of the closing of NMC's campus for in-person class sessions for the balance of the spring semester, to transition two of my traditionally taught courses to an exclusively online format. In each of these courses, I have...
Dear Colleagues
Dear Colleagues, I want to first thank you for the extraordinary work you are doing in moving your face to face courses into a format where your students can still continue their learning from their homes. Students have commented how appreciative they are about...










