If I had a dime for every time someone said, I don’t know how you…
A Teacher’s Perspective on Wonder
Last night, my family went to see the movie Wonder. I hoped my two, young…
Our Summer Selves
My husband is married to two women. Contrary to what you might expect, this is…
Shout Out to the School-Moms (and Dads)
Today was my son’s last day of first grade. He came home with a backpack…
A Case of the Shoulds
I have been battling a sickness. It has zapped my patience. It has left me…
Standardized State Tests: Myths vs. Reality
Over the years’, I’ve proctored many standardized state tests. Typically, teachers aren’t allowed to proctor…
Three Tips for Surviving Until the End of the School Year
This weekend, temperatures reached seventy degrees for the first time since the fall. Saturday, I…
When Life Is Not Fair
Today we received a 10-day Foreclosure Notice on our home. We purchased our home on…
Do You Have to Love Your Students To Teach Them?
“Do you have to love your students in order to teach them?” This question was…
Why I Stopped Allowing Cell Phones in My Classroom
Imagine you are a thirteen-year-old boy. In front of you sits your five closest friends,…