Today a meditation app on my phone posted this quote, “Life passes us by quicker than we ever imagine. To miss even a single moment is something we will later regret. Be present in the world.” Going into this year,
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Shhh. Don’t Tell Anyone, But I’m a Millennial.
Fine, I will admit it. I am a Millennial. Well, that’s half true. Born in 1983, I actually fall at the end of Generation X and the start of the Millennials. And after researching the qualities and characteristics of both,
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Not Enough Time: TELL AZ Survey Results Speak Loudly to Me
Whew! Almost two months have flown by amidst the fast-paced, back-to-school whirlwind. It feels like the 2016-17 school year is history now, but there’s one thing that keeps itching at me from the past: The results from the 2017 TELL
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Do Politics Matter?
I taught civics for over a decade. I took a personal vow to never disclose my political views to any student, to any staff member, or over any social medium. It was important to me that students were able to
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Techstructional Techsanity: Health Questions and Tech Integration
I am up for breath after the first few weeks of school, and amazed at what we have accomplished in my classes in terms of implementing technology. During the past two years, I have been lucky enough to have a set
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The Standards-Based Grading Zone
While I consider myself to be a supporter of the main ideas put forth by proponents of standards-based grading, I would be foolish to not head the concerns that have arisen while discussing, at length, this topic with many of
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It Takes Practice
You’d be hard pressed to look through any educational journal or website without coming across the phrase “best practice”. These classroom or school-based approaches are proven to be effective in a range of settings and supported by research studies. Educators that
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Balancing a Full Plate
Many people ask me how I get through my very busy school year. It’s a legit question: between teaching fifth-grade full time, taking doctoral classes, blogging and coaching, not to mention being a mom and wife, I feel overwhelmed just
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AzMerit Scores and The Delicacy of the Things in Our Desk
In Native American culture, the natural world is a sacred place. When a loved one dies, their physical possessions—an extension of themselves, are cleansed, buried, or burned. For the last two years, our school has unexpectedly lost staff members. With
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