Matthew's Thoughts

5 Qualities of a Good Teacher
Not all teachers are created equal. Depending on how you look at it, this is either a good or a bad thing. For me, it sits somewhere in between. Students should experience a variety of teaching personalities. They should

Uvalde Is In Our Bones
I want to let you know something about me. Writing has become my own therapy. I’ve googled and even went

I’m Getting Used To This
All year, I had trouble getting used to this again. Every school day felt like a winter Monday ––tired before

Survive and Advance
You would think I would be so used to the sound of my morning alarm that it would no longer

An Ode to Hip Hop
The hip hop albums I’ve listened to, from Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle to Kendrick’s To Pimp a Butterfly, have taught me

Will Smith, Ain’t No Way
I just finished texting a friend about how dope it was to see the old Aunt Viv and Aunt Vy

How Bout Now
By the end of the school year, I had piles of tests and quizzes, of duotangs full of student work.
My Personal Favorites
- Favorites, Hip Hop
- Favorites, Teaching
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