Developing PD Attitudes
It was week 5 of the school year. In my work with beginning teachers, relationships were growing, trends were starting…
How Can We Grow?
The theme of my life this year is all about growth. I am growing as an educator by teaching a…
Identity and Classroom Community
For the first few years as an English teacher, I thought I knew exactly what I was supposed to do…
A Rainbow Inside the Cloud
During a small group outing to Burton Barr Library, one of my students directed me to “Look up at that,…
Teacher Self-Care: Seek harmony as you seek well-being
In Tony Hillerman’s (and since his death, his daughter Anne’s) detective fiction, the Legendary Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim…
Do you Open or Close Doors?
As a principal, each year I try to choose a theme or focus to guide our work through the year.…
#FirstDays with MORE Kids
Some teachers say that class size is everything. What if I told you that my #FirstDays with extra students have…
Too Close to the Sun
As I explained in my first blog post on this site, I’m not a normal teacher; I’m a cool teacher. …
Crying over Spilled Milk
Day one was near-perfect. I was able to leave both my boys (8 weeks and 2 and a half) at…
The Next Chapter
“Take a deep breath as you walk through the door it’s the moment of your very first day,” plays in…
