Category: #AprilBlogADay

Dear Janelle, You are about to embark on the most incredible of adventures. I know it has taken time to find this path, but soon you will see the journey has led you exactly where you are supposed to be. Don’t be discouraged when things are difficult. Huge changes lie ahead. You’ll find a job… Continue reading A note of encouragement to my beginning teacher self #AprilBlogADay

I normally spend my time with older students since I teach high school, and I used to teach sixth grade. However, sometimes I spend some time with my nephew. He recently turned three. He loves to ask questions. His favorite? “Why?” And he really wants to know because he’s trying to figure out the world… Continue reading But why? #AprilBlogADay

Whenever I hear the word “champion” I start to hear music. How could you not? What exactly is a champion? According to Merriam-Webster, here are the top two definitions. In the realm of education, we (or at least I do) often get caught up in race of test scores and teacher rankings. We want to… Continue reading Sharing our way towards becoming champions #AprilBlogADay

Just imagine: You pour your heart and soul into creating the perfect assignment or project that infuses inquiry and discovery while leading students to a deep understanding of the content. You excitedly share this new learning experience with your students explaining all of the important details, and as soon as you ask for questions, you… Continue reading Is it time to retire the almighty “A”? #AprilBlogADay

Sometimes, the pressures of teaching and the responsibilities placed on us shift our focus to standards and test scores and curriculum. Students become numbers associated with a test score. Are they making gains? Are they learning? Are the numbers improving? But you know what? I don’t teach standards or curriculum or tests. I teach kids.… Continue reading Oh the humanity! #AprilBlogADay

I find that I am always rushing around here, there, everywhere. Grading papers, planning lessons, meeting with students, attending faculty meetings – it’s often a whole lot of go, go, go. I love keeping busy, and I love working with my students. All of these activities are important aspects of my career. However, sometimes it… Continue reading Just Breathe #AprilBlogADay