Trade Secrets
My husband is a professional chef. And yes, I fully understand that I am the luckiest woman in the world.…
Back to la Escuela #3: Spanish for English?
In my previous two “back to schools” blogs, I focused on bringing back librarians and basic supplies such as tissue.…
Prop 123: The Year After…..
It has been five months since Prop 123 barely passed by a super thin margin. After years of near drought…
The Teacher Shortage is REAL
I used to think the teacher shortage was more of a statistic than a reality. Sure, I believed it was…
THE RACE TO GATHER MORE DATA
Many years ago I sat down with my Grandma and talked about what teaching was like for her back in…
Five Reasons Why Parents Are Not Participating
Open House: for most parents this event marks the first time a parent gets to meet the teachers to whom they’ve…
The Joyful Classroom
It’s time for a classroom checkup… QUICK, five words or less, describe your classroom. Go! Currently I would say: Loud…
Through a Different Lens
I am a board certified teacher. I achieved in 2004 as a kindergarten teacher. I renewed my certificate four years…
From Meow to Roar: A Journey in Advocacy
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a public hearing for feedback on the 2016 draft mathematics & ELA…
Getting Realistic About the Number of Decisions We Make
Me: Hey Son, what do you think about the claim that teachers make 3000 non-trivial decisions a day? Son: Well,…