“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…
Memoir of a Plague Teacher
It’s the end of August, 2020. I sit in my office (it’s only a classroom if students are in it).…
More Than Enough
“As educators, we often quiet our inner voice; we tell ourselves, “Oh, I’ll put myself on the back burner because…
A Most Excellent Antidote
In any October that is not 2020, I, along with countless other Americans, will line up to enter haunted houses.…
Students Speak About School 2020
If you have been reading Stories from School Arizona (this blog), you probably sense that, as challenging as “emergency” teaching…
What’s Going to Work?
Remember the Wonder Pets? It was a TV show on Nick Jr that featured an adorable trio of heroes—a chick,…
The Art of Not Taking It Personal
In teaching, many people have an opinion about what we do and how we do it. We might hear from…
May the Odds be Ever in Our Favor: Reopening Schools in the Midst of a Pandemic
You are an essential worker! If I have to be at work, then you have to be at work.” “One…
Finding Hope
I believe in the suneven when it is not shiningAnd I believe in loveeven when there’s no one thereAnd I…
Hello Hybrid! Here We Go!
WEEK NINE! I have survived nearly nine weeks of virtual learning. Honestly, I can’t believe it because it’s flown by.…
