No One Puts State 48 in the Corner!
While walking my dog one morning, I bumped into a fellow teacher who lives in my neighborhood. She happened to…
Finish Strong
I have a confession to make- it’s been six months since I have been at my gym. Yes, in the…
The Power of Writing: A Story of Woes and Whoas
When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a writer when I grew up. I would read “Little…
A Serial “Liker’s” Call to Action
Twitter: my professional platform Facebook: friends and family Insta…..what? I am sure I have one picture posted and it’s…
Why Did I Have to Look at Those Test Scores?
I’m facing a conundrum. This summer I read Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students’ Potential Through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative…
BEFORE THE BELL
BEFORE THE BELL A Thousand Word Play by Angela Buzan Setting: October. A public school. The first 30 minutes…
Ignite the Blaze of Change
One day in class a little boy asked me, “What’s your dream?” It has taken me a couple of months…
The (Winter) Breaking Point
After teaching for sixteen years, I know teaching is both an art and a science. I practiced the art of…
Digressions, Gripes, and My Hypocrisy
I’m going to start with a digression (a pregression?). I get poems stuck in my head, just like music. Two…
The Halfway Point
tag LisaThe halfway point has arrived! This week marks the official midway marker of our summer vacation!! When I announced…
