High School Football Matters
Most of my education experience has been interconnected with sports. I was a student-athlete in high school and continue to…
What’s in an A?
In Arizona, school letter grades come out in the fall. I found out my school earned an A grade in…
Bilingualism is a Two Way Road
‘English Only’ Laws in Education on Verge of Extinction was the title that immediately caught my eye during my recent…
One Week
Lately, I have been thinking about teacher evaluations, classroom observations and walkthroughs. As our first quarter of school came to…
To Don’t List- Give Yourself A Break!
“You are so lucky you get a two week break for fall break!” Yes. Yes, I am lucky. I am…
Inner Circle
Our brains are easily persuaded by self-talk. When facing adversity, it’s natural to think about doubts and harder to focus…
Running Out of Time
I am naturally a fast paced person. Like the Energizer Bunny, I bounce around all day long until I get…
Who Should Have Seniority?
A Return to Work (RTW) teacher in Arizona is one who retires, begins to receive their full pension, but stays…
Bonds and Overrides and the Public, Oh My!
As a busy teacher/advocate, I am careful to whom I rent space in my head, meaning, I don’t perseverate about…
NOT a Superhero
So everyone dreams about being a superhero when they’re a kid, right? The idea of cape-crusading, building-climbing, crime-defeating glory sounds…
