Student Smartphone Usage – Are Adults Overreacting Again?

In the 1950s, young people rejected obedience and compliance and began to rebel against their parents. Adolescents adopted a different… Read more Student Smartphone Usage – Are Adults Overreacting Again?

Make Time for Magic

I have never been the kind of teacher who sits still. Throughout my career, I have reflected, constantly seeking ways… Read more Make Time for Magic

Every year, around the middle of June, I post a blog article advising teachers to hold off on celebrating summer… Read more Don’t Wait for Next Year to Start Planning for Next Year

As we approached the end of the first quarter, I thought about the feedback I had provided to students so… Read more Diving into Feedback

Every year, around the middle of June, I post a blog article advising teachers to hold off on celebrating summer… Read more Don’t Wait for Next Year to Start Planning for Next Year

This is week eight of virtual learning for my school community. It has been a hectic time, with not much… Read more What I’m Learning While Virtual Learning

On Friday, February 28th, I had my 8th Grade US History students work on a current events research and writing… Read more Explicit Teaching About Learning

It’s easy to put off your reflection until August, when you are gearing up for next year. But, by then… Read more Summer is Coming…And So is Next Year! Get Ready Now

I am currently working on my masters in education. Yes, I am learning lots about the latest and greatest in… Read more What I’m REALLY Learning at Grad School

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