Trends in Education
Warning – this is not a funny blog. I have realized that when I am away from students, I no longer have as much funny material for blogging, and while […]
How to Increase SAT Scores
My husband frequently says, “Championships are won in the off season.” I think he uses this analogy when he is trying to motivate me to clean house or not eat […]
Sonnet 2014
I’m no good at writing poetry – really, really bad. But after asking my students to attempt difficult academic feats all year, I have decided to write a sonnet […]
Walk a Mile in Their Toms
In To Kill a Mockingbird (not Tequila Mockingbird as one of my classes once thought I said only to be disappointed when they got to the library), Atticus Finch (insert […]
The Ultimate Teacher Appreciation
The first full week of May is set aside for Teacher Appreciation Week. I love this week because this usually means that I will be fed multiple times during the […]
Hickory Dickory Dock
If you see a middle-aged woman in the store fighting back tears while looking at fruit snacks, chances are she is the mom of a senior. If you see a […]
Keep Calm and Laugh
One of my favorite sounds is laughter. With all of the complaining, negativity, and hostility in today’s world, laughter truly is one of the most underrated and underused tools we […]
Friends, Parents, and Students, Lend Me Your Urls
Excuse the pun; I’m teaching Shakespeare this week, both Hamlet and Julius Caesar to the brightest students in the school and several tenth grade repeaters. This is shaping up to be an interesting […]
Hitting the Wall
No matter how seasoned a runner, the term “hitting the wall” brings uneasiness to a runner. Hitting the wall typically refers to the 20 mile mark of a marathon when […]
My Birthday Prayer
Brooke, I remember when I found out I was pregnant with you and was so surprised; I pray you will continue to surprise people throughout your life. I pray that […]
Teach with Class 