It’s January, albeit the end of January. Most people (whether they’ll admit it or not) thought about changing and improving with the new year. It’s a natural inclination–probably spurred on […]
Teacher Leadership
Classroom Culture Wall
Every morning I get up a few hours before anyone else in my house. I use this quiet time to read, think, write, and drink coffee–it’s my time. It’s also […]
Teacher Leadership
Vocabulary Quiz on Friday? WHY?
To be effective, our students must really understand the reasons we do what we do.
Teacher Leadership
AIWATT? – Say What?
We know how to pick our battles in the classroom, but do we remember to choose to focus our attention on the areas we can have have a positive impact outside our own spaces? We should!
Teacher Leadership
Please Call My Name
I think all teachers can pinpoint the teacher(s) in their past who helped them to become better teachers. Usually when asked about my influences, I quickly recall the confidence-building enthusiasm Mrs. […]