Still Hopeful
Less than 24 hours ago, the political process changed, and I wasn’t prepared for it. I’m still trying to…
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#4OCF for President
Prior to becoming an educator, I graduated with a degree in political science, and had a strong interest in…
Writing is never finished…
When I was in the classroom, writing seemed easier to teach. Granted, I wasn’t a writing teacher, but I…
In the Trenches
When you are in the trenches, it can feel as if you are not making a difference. Today was…
Afternoons in October
Afternoons in October are not usually all that warm. Last week, we saw higher temperatures returning to the east coast,…
5 Preparation Musts for Every Lesson
Everyone knows the importance of preparation. Try these strategies for ensuring that each lesson is ready to be the…
Break Down the Fourth Wall
We used to live in a world where four walls could contain our students. This is no longer the…
Global Learning
This past Saturday I had the opportunity to participate in #satchat. Hundreds of educators joined in to discuss redefining…
The Credit Belongs
On a recent episode of his My Bad podcast, Jon Harper interviewed Dave Burgess and asked him to reflect…
Strategies for a Solutions Based Culture
Yesterday, I wrote about the importance of establishing a solutions based culture, one in which problems are directly addressed…