It’s been exactly ten years since Jordan Manners was shot and killed inside a school in Toronto. After noticing this on my twitter feed, I …
Dress For Success?
Lately, I have been titling my blogs with a lot of question marks. I don’t think it is possible for a person to be his …
Finding Joy
We’ve all been there. That time of the year when the days seem longer than life itself and you have found yourself being that teacher …
Obama’s Farewell Address: Some Notes for Educators
Barack Obama gave a farewell address on Tuesday night that hopefully made everyone forget about the political semantics behind what he did or didn’t do …
Do Teachers Do Too Much?
Are teachers required to do too much these days? I was a student in the 90s. I am not testifying that it was the best …
What Inspires Me
I don’t know exactly how I inspire the students whom I teach but I try to “reach them” every single school day. I teach in the …
The Bell Curve in Elementary
Are you happy when you grade a class set of tests and then average out the class score and it lands somewhere in the 70 …
The School Bell: My Love-Hate Relationship
I have written about how old-school school is these days. I am not the biggest fan of the school bell. But I actually am growing …
Communication, Connecting, and Care: The 3 Most Important C’s in Education
There are many aspects that contribute to a successful school. There are several integral pieces that, when combined, establish a culture that begets academic excellence, …
Keeping Focus Amidst Distractions
One thing about being a teacher hasn’t changed over time, the teacher still has autonomy over her classroom. What has changed is the connectedness between school to …