Happy Classroom Community
Having my daughter in fifth-grade last year changed the way I look at my classroom. Her school day started in…
Sawabona: I See You
Tribes in South Africa traditionally greet each other with “Sawabona,” which means “I see you.” The response is “Sikhona,” which…
Dealing with Student Death
It is something that is becoming all too common in schools across Arizona, the need for schools to support students…
How do you show your students gratitude?
You might find yourself reading this question or click on the title of this article because it puzzles you. Or…
All We Need is Love…
In these turbulent times, I was really inspired by the Az K-12 Homeroom article entitled, “Spreading Kindness in the Classroom.”…
Redirecting Applause
No one will ever describe me as humble. Ever. Like Lady Gaga, I live for “the applause, applause, applause. I…
Listen and Love!
The last week of school always comes in like a lion and leaves like a lion- a whirlwind of activities,…
Checking Motives
Allow me a moment to be slightly self-deprecating, and in that moment, beg for forgiveness. I haven’t been teaching for…
Having ESP: Why I am Red for Techs
When we were kids we used to joke about having ESP, extra-sensory perception. We thought it would be a blast…
Questions From Teachers: A Series
A few weeks ago on an early Saturday morning, before the sun had begun to bleed over the horizon, I…
