Next week I am heading off to the Tri Association Annual Educator’s Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica. As well… Read more Tri Association Annual Educator’s Conference 2017
Author: mrdeehanclass
I am an international educator and the author of a number of both fiction and education-related books. Engagement and relevance are my thing. I am the father of three children and am married to the wonderful, and patient, Kristi.
Middle School – A Time to Push Students Forward or Hold Them Back?
Recently I visited my son’s pre-k classroom for the back-to-school night. As I watched my son’s teacher talk about her… Read more Middle School – A Time to Push Students Forward or Hold Them Back?
Making the Past Relevant
This year I moved from 8th Grade Social Studies to 7th Grade and the biggest challenge I am dealing with… Read more Making the Past Relevant
The First Days – Try a Student Survey
The First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for ideas or… Read more The First Days – Try a Student Survey
The First Days – Take Time to Plan
The First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for ideas or… Read more The First Days – Take Time to Plan
Challenge Students with High-Level Vocabulary
This summer I wrote and published a children’s book. It is entitled The Yucky Ducky and it is a fun,… Read more Challenge Students with High-Level Vocabulary
The First Days – Establish Your Routines
The First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for ideas or… Read more The First Days – Establish Your Routines
The First Days – Effective Anchor Charts
The First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for ideas or… Read more The First Days – Effective Anchor Charts
The First Days – Setting Up Google Folders
The First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for ideas or… Read more The First Days – Setting Up Google Folders
Make Your Year End a New Beginning
As this school year wound down, I found myself swamped packing things up. At my school, packing up is pretty… Read more Make Your Year End a New Beginning
Educational Exploits 