Urgency vs. Importance
We landed in Kwajalein Atoll after two weeks in quarantine. With no grading, planning, or teaching, I was tasked with…
Departure
There wasn’t much else for me to say. I was resigning. The principal came to my room, stood behind my…
Reflections of a Teacher Saying Goodbye
As my twenty-year classroom teaching career draws to a close, I feel the need to share my reflections and important…
I Learned to Teach from Mr. Rogers
I didn’t love Mister Rogers growing up. I was more of a Sesame Street-loving gal, with the bright, feathery puppets…
Spreading Kindness
If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. -Dr. Maya Angelou Think about…
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…
Story from the School Garden
In 2008, Lisa Moberg, now an NBCT and once a blogger for Stories from School Arizona, was teaching on a…
The Extra Degree
As a college athlete, coaches constantly challenged our team, especially in the weight room and at practice. Being “good enough”…
Every Teacher Needs a Champion
Five years ago, I left my familiar junior high school to move to a new district and a new grade…
Bury The Curriculum
It is the night before the first day of school. You are a prepared teacher. You have great lessons ready…
