Snapshot of a Silent Classroom
For the first time ever in my career, you can walk into my classroom almost any time these days and it…
How Can We Work Together?
Another election season has come and gone, and it was another season of vitriol and divisiveness pitting one group against…
The Little Things
Teaching is tough these days. No doubt about it. This blog post is not intended to minimize the very real…
The High Cost of Teaching
Finding teachers has been challenging across Arizona for the past decade. Finding teachers has been all but impossible this year. …
Hybrid’s Not Enough- A Case for a Full Return
I was thrilled to begin hybrid instruction when my district decided to offer that option to families following fall break.…
“Finding Gratitude in Uncertain Times”
During a typical year, it’s a challenge getting some kindergartners into school the first day. They are usually crying and…
Sending Up Flares: Teachers Are Calling For Help
“Is anyone else feeling like they are just hanging on by their fingernails?” This question, asked by a middle school…
COVID is SCARIER than Halloween!
There is nothing wrong with a fun scare. Most people will agree that the opportunity to be shocked in this…
Hopefully Hybrid
It’s Friday night and I just finished my first two days of hybrid instruction. I’m exhausted, though it’s not what…
What Do You Need and How Can I Help?
What color are you? If you ask this question of anyone who’s been in education for a while, they’ll…
