Answer Me This
What are we fighting for in education? It’s a valid question to think through because sometimes I think we get distracted and fight for the wrong things. For instance, why […]
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Buzzwords vs. Back-to-the-Basics
Buzzword – “an important-sounding usually technical word or phrase often of little meaning used chiefly to impress laymen” (Merriam- Webster Dictionary) Education is full of buzz words. Here are some […]
To Be or Not To Be – That is the Question
“To be or not to be” – Hamlet To be thankful or to not be thankful To be studious or to not be studious To be healthy or to not […]
You May Be Smart But Can You Look Me in the Eye?
Students today are being short changed by their schools and by their parents in the education of emotional and social intelligence. While most teachers can vouch for academic plans and […]
Birthday Prayer
This post is from exactly one year ago today, but the sentiments remain the same. Brooke, I remember when I found out I was pregnant with you and was so surprised; […]
Students in the Kettle
Last week I posted a copy of a letter I wrote to our State Superintendent of Education on my blog and learned a few things. 1 – The topic of […]
Letter to Superintendent Woods
Dear Superintendent Woods, Welcome to your new job. I cannot imagine being in this position at this time, but you have stepped up to take the lead in Georgia’s education […]
#LoveTeaching
My post this week is supposed to be the email I wrote to our new state superintendent, Richard Woods. I know all of you have been sitting on the edge of […]
You Can Have it All – But There’s a Catch
Sometimes I feel like we lie to the next generation. By trying to encourage our students and children, we inadvertently romanticize life. I get why we do this. Clichés […]
Monkey See, Monkey Do – Do Your Kids See You as a Learner?
The old proverb “monkey see, monkey do” holds true to parents and learning. I often have parents ask me what they can do to encourage their struggling child in school. […]
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