Over the years, integrating Aero Social Studies standards into every aspect of my teaching has been important for fostering understanding… Read more Frontloading How I Introduce My Course Standards
‘Think Again’ by Adam Grant: A Teacher Takeaway
For Christmas I received the book Think Again by organizational psychologist Adam Grant. The book explores the concept of mental… Read more ‘Think Again’ by Adam Grant: A Teacher Takeaway
Rediscovering Rigor
When students returned to the classroom following the COVID-19 lockdowns and online learning, I was acutely aware of the anxiety… Read more Rediscovering Rigor
Empowering Future Changemakers: Rationale and Resources
This week I am wrapping up our middle school Make A Difference project. Every year around this time, my students… Read more Empowering Future Changemakers: Rationale and Resources
Step Up and Stand Out: Our Role in Fostering School Spirit
Our school has a Halloween tradition called Trunk or Treat, where teachers decorate their cars in the parking lot and… Read more Step Up and Stand Out: Our Role in Fostering School Spirit
Looping: The Educational Gift That Keeps on Giving
Recently I read a New York Times article about the practice of looping. It’s a concept that has been rolling… Read more Looping: The Educational Gift That Keeps on Giving
Slavery: Google Slide Presentation with Links
The topic of human slavery is an uncomfortable one. Sadly, it comes up quite a bit in my world history… Read more Slavery: Google Slide Presentation with Links
Make Time to Appreciate the Unmeasurable
There was an interesting article in the September 18 issue of the New York Times. It’s entitled GPS watch? No… Read more Make Time to Appreciate the Unmeasurable
Jumping Off the Teaching Treadmill
Years ago I worked at a school that was very intentional about faculty members producing (and adhering to) very detailed… Read more Jumping Off the Teaching Treadmill
What3Words: A Cool Classroom Activity!
A colleague of mine, who LOVES geocaching, shared a new global location/direction tool with me. It’s called What3Words. The founders… Read more What3Words: A Cool Classroom Activity!
Educational Exploits 