Holiday Tears and Cheers with English Language Learners
There are many moments when I really wish my Spanish was better, and yesterday was one of those moments. It…
I’m Fun at Holiday Parties, Really!
Around the holidays, many visitors and holiday party-goers comment on how tired I look. I don’t think they mean this…
Lose Your Prep – Skip Some Steps
This past school year my good friend in southern Arizona at a high school I will not name was…
Give Yourself the Gift of Letting Go
As a teacher, I believe that I look forward to Winter Break more than my students. Yet, at the same…
Culturally Responsive Teaching: When It’s Silly and When It’s Not
Culturally Responsive Teaching leads to much serious discussion about how best to welcome and teach students who come to us from innumerable…
From Chanel to Shakespeare
Coco Chanel ruled my life for seven years. The bold French designer who revolutionized women’s fashion dictated nearly every decision…
Compassion Fatigue: Positivity as a Solution
Do you ever care so much about your students that it hurts your heart or makes you feel tired? Last…
From the Mouths of Babes
Pick a blog on this site and you’ll see just how important it is that we train and retain a new…
