When Tests Matter
Last April started the dreaded month of state testing. A month is not an exaggeration either—my juniors took the ACT…
Still, I Blog
To pull back a curtain, I’ll let you know that I wrote a generic blog post a few months back…
Learning in the Age of Technophilia
A long time ago, as I was beginning to finish the coursework needed to earn my principal certification from the…
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Teacher A: “I loved what I taught today; the kids were so engaged!” Teacher B: “I’m so glad you got…
Ask Why, Not Who Else
I wonder what success we would find with students if we approached student’s behavior with the same inquiry based thinking…
Dear Parents
Dear Parents, Thank you for entrusting us with your most prized possessions, your children, our children. Thank you for trusting…
There’s an Intruder in my Classroom
Lockdown, Lockdown, Lockdown suddenly rings out over the loudspeaker, and I immediately stop teaching and navigate through the maze of…
UGH! Someone tell me what to do!!
FLASHBACK: It’s mid-March and I am working on a National Board entry. I’m stuck. I need help! Will someone PLEASE…
What time does school start?
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about sleep schedules. With the upcoming birth of my husband and I’s first child,…
14th Annual TLI: Developing School Communities that Thrive
If you attended Teacher Leadership Institute last year, then you already know that you do not want to miss this…
