Tag : “relationships”

What I’ve Learned From The Great British Baking Show

February 5, 2021Dr. Austine Etcheverry Uncategorized

Right now, to take a step back from life around me, I have been enjoying the Great British Baking Show. First, let me say I love this show. I think the creativity and work that people put into making something

No Goodbyes

December 15, 2019Amethyst Hinton Sainz Uncategorized

Last Monday, Diana did not show up to school. After I take attendance, I habitually ask the class for confirmation of who is missing, just to keep me on my toes. “So, Diana’s absent?” “Yes.” “Se fue a Mexico.” “She

Happy Classroom Community

August 23, 2019Beth Maloney Current Affairs, Education, Education Policy, Elementary, Life in the Classroom, Love, Social Issues

Having my daughter in fifth-grade last year changed the way I look at my classroom. Her school day started in my partner teacher’s homeroom for math and science and her afternoons were spent in my room for Reading, Writing, and

Loving Intentions and Liking Our Students

April 30, 2019Amethyst Hinton Sainz Uncategorized

There is a sign on the door of my classroom that says “I <3 My Students” (with an actual heart). It is cut out in the shape of a heart and made on sunset colored poster board. I made it

Online Learning: Building Relationships in the Digital Age

January 16, 2018Leah Clark Education, Life in the Classroom

This week, I began teaching an online class. I have little experience in online education. I started my undergraduate degree when AOL still used instant messaging. Online classes were rare; in fact, I think I took one biology lecture and

Open Letter to Principals Who Stayed

October 17, 2016Amethyst Hinton Sainz Current Affairs, Education, Education Policy, Professional Development, Teacher Leadership

The following letter is written to all school and district administrators who have stayed for four years or more and worked tenaciously for school improvement. Dear Leaders, Thank you. Thank you for staying put for a few years and leading

Who are We Protecting?

August 10, 2012Amethyst Hinton Sainz Education, Education Policy, Life in the Classroom, Professional Development, Social Issues

I explore what happens to individual teachers and students when even the best policies are not given the resources they need to function as intended, using the example of mandatory reporting laws.