A draft of my letter of resignation: To Whom It May Concern: The day you mandate that teachers have to legally be unethical, dishonest, and horrible humans will be my last. While I see that legislators have been stacking racist,
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The Aftermath
I thought that as a ten-year veteran teacher I had seen a lot of things, but this year as support staff (read: unexpected substitute teacher; lunch duty supervisor; occasional coach; and even an interventionist, my actual job) I have seen
Read MoreSocial Development is More Important Than Ever
In a time of redefining normal, it is important that we do not minimize the developmental milestones that children will still come across socially. Social development within the child is a work of adaptation. It is the child who must
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Celebrating Black History Today
February is Black History Month (BHM)! For those of you who want to highlight the impactful contributions of African Americans, here are some ideas to get you started. These activities are targeted towards students in grades 4-6, but they can
Read MoreCraving Critiques
The lights are dimming, and a crooner’s voice comes on over the loud speakers: “Good Evening, and on behalf of Walt Disney World, we welcome you to Illuminations!” This moment sparks joy and whimsy for thousands gathered at Epcot nightly.
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The Whispers
The whispers start earlier and earlier every year. They used to start after Spring Break. Teachers and students had a week free of deadlines and assignments, and that started thoughts of Summer Break. It signals that one chapter is closing,
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Just Do It: Breaking Through Writers Block When Writing for Your National Board Certification
I am stuck. I have read and reread all of the prompts so many times that I do not even know what they mean anymore. If you have worked on becoming a National Board Certified Teacher before, or are currently
Read MoreReclaiming Our Time
‘First Chapter Fridays’ have been a fun concept catching lots of attention on social media and Pinterest boards for ELA teachers the last couple years. If you’re unfamiliar with this craze, it is the idea of sharing just the first
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Rethink Your Resolutions
It’s that time of year again: New Year Resolutions. Does that make you feel excited (like myself) or make you roll your eyes (like my husband)? People across the globe are reflecting on the past year and thinking about what
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An Ode to Community College
“Bragging rights,” I assured him. A colleague and I were walking to our cars discussing all of the letters of recommendation that we had written this year for “prestigious” schools. “Why are people applying to be in debt at these
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