Spring Break. The calm before the storm. We’ve been back from our desperately needed two-week break for two weeks now, and it’s been…A LOT. Before COVID hit, construction started on our school remodel, and I’m not talking new furniture
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We’ve officially hit SPRING FEVER! It’s the end of February, and the students and parents burned out. Every single time one of my students unmutes themselves, it seems like some kid in the home is getting some piece of technology
Read MoreTeaching the Teacher
Nearly four years ago today, I sat in a classroom playing around on Facebook and Twitter as the professor standing in front of the room spoke to my cohort about our final projects and warning us about the potential consequences
Read MoreFall Semester All Summed Up
“Sorry it took me so long to get back to you; there was a computer glitch. Just know that you’re doing great, and I love the positive way that you speak to your students.” It’s always nice to get positive
Read MoreEducation and Advocacy
What do we want?” “Respect.” “When do we want it?” “Now!” It’s been twenty-two days since Prop 208 passed here in the state of Arizona, and to say I was thrilled with the result would be a massive understatement. As
Read MoreMore Than Enough
“As educators, we often quiet our inner voice; we tell ourselves, “Oh, I’ll put myself on the back burner because twenty-five littles need me” to the point that we can’t go anymore. – Danielle Brown, 3P’s in a Pod S1E1
Read MoreComing Together as One Team
“It’s been crazy, but we all did it together. I’m glad that I was able to help you, and I’m always here if you need me!” This quote came from a text that a coworker recently sent me, and it’s
Read MoreFrom a Marathon to a Sprint
As a proud Sun Devil working my way through the Mary Lou Fulton Teacher’s College, I learned about assessments, classroom management, the effects of adverse childhood experiences, and more. When I graduated in 2017, I was excited and felt
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