I remember when I was a little girl… one year I dressed up as a Casper the ghost. I also recall a Peter Pan, Raggedy Ann., and a witch costume. What make these costumes and Halloween memories extra special was
Read MoreCustomer Service in Schools
We’ve all experienced it… The grouchy cafeteria worker, the angry bus driver, and even the scary teacher. It’s a sad truth that most of us adults can probably remember an encounter with an unpleasant and unfriendly teacher or school worker
Read MoreBe the Chessboard
Have you ever engaged in a conversation with a person and walked away feeling like you just had an injection filled with drive and inspiration? Well, this was my morning…. I met a colleague and mentor of mine and she
Read MoreInequalities within the American School System
http://www.npr.org/2011/01/28/133307552/ohio-case-the-rosa-parks-moment-for-education?ft=1&f=1013 Inequalities within education… Every child in this country deserves quality teachers and quality education no matter what the property taxes might be where he or she lives. The story above is interesting and disheartening… Maybe the government should be
Read MoreThe State of the Union… a 500-word rundown, in case you missed it.
by Annie “We need to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world. The rules have changed” The rundown: Lets prepare for a more technologically driven world. It’s a good thing. Its time to embrace technology. It’s time for
Read MoreSo this is Christmas…
Download 14 Happy Xmas (War Is Over) “So this is Christmas… And what have you done? Another year over. A new one just begun…" Happy Christmas by John Lennon is played quite a bit on the radio these days…
Read MoreWhy I teach?
by Annie This past week was American Education Week and it was suggested to post a” Why I teach?” Blog. I pondered this notion for the entire week…I realize, as an educator that people probably think most teachers should easily
Read MoreWhy is it important to vote?
Day one…post Election Day. The reality of the situation is that yesterday’s election results WILL impact Arizona and education… NOT for the better. The election just didn’t go our way. Its hard to be upbeat as educators when we are
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