When I was younger, there were times when I was jealous of someone’s success. Oh, I would try to disguise my jealousy in the form of criticism usually. In my […]
There is an Ugly Green Monster Under My Bed Read Post »
Why don’t you cry anymore, student of mine? You looked so scared that first day of school. I didn’t know how to help you. So I started with a side
Why Don’t You Cry Anymore, Student of Mine? Read Post »
I am the designated finder of all lost things in my family. I live with three males, not that I am stereotyping all males as inept finders. It is probably
Summer is a great time to recharge, reflect, and learn for educators. Based on your reflection and learning this summer, what are your goals for your classroom this year? And, how
Do Less This Year, Allowing Students To Do More Read Post »
I walked out of the grocery store knowing that I forgot something. I always forget something, even when I make a list. I never remember my reusable grocery bags either.
I am not awesome. Yet. Read Post »
So begins another school yearThe smiles on our faces bright and clear Excitement abounds at the possibilities embedIn a brand new year, a fresh start ahead As the thrill wears
A Poem for Principals Read Post »
Quincy Elementary staff (the best school staff on the face of the planet, in my unbiased opinion) was inspired this week by Aaron Baker’s widely shared blog post titled “How Was
What will you ask your students the first day of school? Read Post »
With some free time in July, I finally watched 13 Reasons Why. My 15-year-old son watched the series when it came out in the spring, and I was interested in
Just One Reason Why Read Post »
The other day, I shared this quote from 'Best Teacher' on Facebook. "Every school in America has teachers working for free on a daily basis. Go by any school parking
Actor, Philanthropist, Set Designer…Just a Few of the Many Roles of a Teacher Read Post »
We went golfing a few weeks back and I was struck by how awful my 10-year-old was at hitting the ball. Yet, he wouldn’t give up. Whiff after whiff, he
My Kids Are Incredible Failures Read Post »
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