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
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Hands-on Geography Activity: Understanding Map Projections
Map projections is a tough concept to explore with students. The very idea of visible distortions in maps is often… Read more Hands-on Geography Activity: Understanding Map Projections
Happy New Year!
I can’t wait for the next school year to begin! Yes, yes, yes. I could have sat back and simply… Read more Happy New Year!
Don’t Let Next Year Happen to You: Set the Stage for a Successful School Year
I just uploaded a post where I reflect on this closing school year. And now I’m posting about next school… Read more Don’t Let Next Year Happen to You: Set the Stage for a Successful School Year
Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Adaptation
As another school year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey my family and I… Read more Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Adaptation
Globalization Google Slides Presentation
Here is a brief slide presentation on the concept and impact of globalization. Inside are links to readings and extension… Read more Globalization Google Slides Presentation
Don’t Forget the Power of a Drawing
This year was my first in my new school. While the experience has been rewarding for myself and my family,… Read more Don’t Forget the Power of a Drawing
Leading Together
Early in my teaching career I thought about moving into administration. I had been teaching for a few years and… Read more Leading Together
Beyond Critical Thinking: Collaborative Thinking
As the 20th century drew to a close, educators and policymakers sought out strategies to prepare students for success in… Read more Beyond Critical Thinking: Collaborative Thinking
Back to the Future: Rethinking History Instruction
As a history teacher, I spend a lot of time looking backwards. Yes, I do connect the past to the… Read more Back to the Future: Rethinking History Instruction
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