#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. […]
Less is More in Parenting Good Students
A math picture on my blog; can you believe it? Stay with me . . . Less stress = more happiness Less hatred = more peace Less junk food = […]
2015 or Bust – Guiding Generation Y in Growth for the New Year
I’m a starter. I love the excitement that goes along with starting new things. At the beginning of 2015, parents have an opportunity to not only set goals for themselves […]
Hope for the Next Generation
(Brian Kershisnik’s “Nativity”) iphones, ipads, boots, boot socks, gift cards, concert tickets – The younger generation is flooded with all kinds of gifts at Christmas. In the midst of all […]
Making Christmas Meaningful for the Next Generation
Room 128 serves as a place where I experiment with my thoughts and plans, and Christmas is no exception. Here’s how my classes make Christmas meaningful. Last year my students […]
What Would Atticus Think about Ferguson?
My juniors started To Kill a Mockingbird this week, and I am once again reminded of how timeless this novel is. I love teaching this book for several reasons. 1. […]
Don’t Judge a Book (or a Student [or a Kyle]) by Its Cover
I was reminded of this lesson a couple of weeks ago when Kyle told me his story and am sharing with permission. Kyle works every weekend at Waffle House. One […]
My Tribute for Veterans – A Soldier’s Story
I love the story that John Piper tells in his book Don’t Waste Your Life of a soldier fighting on D-Day which is appropriate to share on Veteran’s Day. “He’d […]
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