Let’s Be Mavens
Are you a trusted expert in your particular field who seeks to pass knowledge and truth on to others?…
Finish Strong
I have a confession to make- it’s been six months since I have been at my gym. Yes, in the…
SB 1038 – Lets Save High School Physics and Chem
In Arizona, no one can argue that the shortage of teachers is at crisis proportions. There are less and…
APATHY IN ARIZONA
APATHY IN ARIZONA Recently I walked into a gas station and inquired about the job posting. The manager position I…
The War Against Cognitive Dissonance
If a tree falls in a forest and no one is there to hear it, does the tree make a…
We Shall Not Cease From Exploration: A Plea for Geography Education
Did you know it’s Geography Awareness Week (November 13-19)? Did I just lose your interest because when you hear “geography”…
An Argument For Physics First in AZ
Why in the world do we teach science the way we do? Lets radically change the way we teach STEM…
The Joyful Classroom
It’s time for a classroom checkup… QUICK, five words or less, describe your classroom. Go! Currently I would say: Loud…
Physics Teachers Are Endangered Species
In a few short weeks a new school year will begin. However, what are the odds that Arizona kids will…
Let’s Talk about Back-to-School Teaching Dreams
We’ve all heard it: “dreams reflect the inner desires of your heart”. Unfortunately, that platitude doesn’t align with my late-August…