a teacher's perspective

First things first: I am not an expert in culturally-relevant pedagogy, diversity, or children’s literature. I am a teacher looking to learn more about… Read more

When getting ready for testing season, there is more to the preparation process than test-taking skill and drill or prescribed statewide test practices.… Read more

Dear First-Years:

First off, I am so sorry! This has been one of the most difficult years in teaching, let alone for a first… Read more

2021—I can’t believe it’s here!

I’m sure that many of you, as teachers, would echo this sentiment. . .After a year of worrying, trying to stay safe… Read more

Dear Santa,

I’m a little exhausted writing this, so please forgive any grammatical errors or lofty wishes that we both know you and the elves can’t… Read more

I’m sure your students must be starting to drag their proverbial feet by now, and are counting days and how many assignments they have to turn in until they… Read more

This past school year has been like no other before. Whether the kids are receiving their schooling on site, at home, or in a hybrid delivery model, it’s… Read more