Mikey D Teach & SELebration Learning

Supporting upper elementary teachers with standards-aligned resources that save time, reduce stress, and actually get used (not just filed away!).

18+ years in the classroom taught me what upper elementary teachers really need: practical, time-saving resources that actually work. District Teacher of the Year and Ohio Master Teacher, bringing you weekly tips for classroom success, exclusive free resources, and classroom management strategies you can implement today. I focus on creating ready-to-use materials that save you time and mental energy, because I know exactly what it's like to have a 30-minute planning period that's already overbooked.

You know more than you think

Cheery Quotes & Love Notes Hey there Reader, "What do you think I should do?" I get this question a lot. And while I love helping people think through challenges, I've noticed something concerning. Too many entrepreneurs have completely lost trust in their own decision-making abilities. They poll their Facebook groups before making any business move. They seek validation from strangers before trusting their instincts. They've essentially outsourced their decision-making to people who don't...

24 days ago • 1 min read

How I Changed My Classroom Culture...

Hello Reader, I get questions constantly about how I get my kids to behave, or how I run my classroom because my kids always look happy. Which is flattering, TBH. The truth is, it wasn't always like this. I struggled for a long time as a new teacher to find the methods of being a great teacher. When I learned the secret was building relationships and helping to navigate the waters of trauma with my students, things began to change for the better. SEL and Trauma-Informed Teaching are two...

over 3 years ago • 1 min read

I Had To Take It Into My Own Hands...

Hello Reader, I get questions constantly about how I get my kids to behave, or how I run my classroom because my kids always look happy. Which is flattering, TBH. The truth is, it wasn't always like this. I struggled for a long time as a new teacher to find the methods of being a great teacher. When I learned the secret was building relationships and helping to navigate the waters of trauma with my students, things began to change for the better. SEL and Trauma-Informed Teaching are two...

over 3 years ago • 1 min read

18+ years in the classroom taught me what upper elementary teachers really need: practical, time-saving resources that actually work. District Teacher of the Year and Ohio Master Teacher, bringing you weekly tips for classroom success, exclusive free resources, and classroom management strategies you can implement today. I focus on creating ready-to-use materials that save you time and mental energy, because I know exactly what it's like to have a 30-minute planning period that's already overbooked.