Decisions
After taking just four classes and student teaching for three months I earned my teacher certification. I’m not sure…
Month: March 2016
Reading with Students
Reading is one of the most important things we can do with students. Make sure that you are finding…
Lessons from Arlo
SPOILER ALERT: If you have not seen Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur yet, you may want to choose another Four…
Struggle & Persistence
How do we create a culture of trying and doing in our classrooms? We must give students opportunities to…
Considering Talent in Education
“What do you look for when hiring a new teacher?” I was recently asked this question, and I had…
Fear of the Known
Multiple times during the week, I am confronted by my children when I ask them to take something that…