January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023
It was supposed to be a tough year, and this was, after all, that class of students. That class that derails every conversation -…
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January 24, 2023
When you think of math lessons, you probably don't usually think of "The Battle of the Math Bands," Fraction Egg…
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January 19, 2023
As an educator, building a relationship with your students is often the most delicate yet profoundly rewarding challenge you embark…
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January 18, 2023
Many of us in the “visiting teacher” category are from special interest organizations that target a specific subject area. My…
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January 18, 2023
I can remember the exact moment when I saw the future of education. It was around 2005, and I was…
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September 27, 2022
How can one design a seating chart with 24 unique students? Do you use rows or groups, or the E…
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September 14, 2022
A focus in my life science class is appreciating our differences and finding beauty in imperfection. I highlight this throughout…
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September 14, 2022
In 2019 I was in my tenth year of teaching and teaching at a Title I school in a…
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September 13, 2022
In the past several years of my career, especially as we returned to school during the pandemic, my colleagues and…
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March 19, 2020
Guest post by Carrie Sullivan I had an opportunity to take a summer professional development offered by Oregon Agriculture. This course provides…
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September 12, 2019
Let's face it teachers are gritty people. From completing a credential program to pursuing advanced degrees, it takes grit. If…
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June 10, 2018
Have you ever reached the end of the school year and felt like it was all a blur? I know I…
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February 27, 2018
What exactly is “Aboutitus?” It’s our tendency and habit of presenting a subject as bits & pieces, isolated elements, small topics,…
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December 5, 2017
Some of the most impactful learning comes from activities that allow students to speak their minds and volunteer their own…
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November 30, 2017
Getting kids to sit still for six hours a day is an almost impossible task! In the lower grades, recess…
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September 26, 2017
“So, when are we moving seats?” I get this question about once every six weeks, and it works like an unofficial…
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September 15, 2017
Early on in my teaching career, I recognized that while students were expected to take on more responsibility in high…
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July 28, 2017
Love them or hate them, fidget toys are one of the latest fads to storm the world of education. These little…
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July 13, 2017
If you work in a school, you probably know what a fidget spinner is. You may have even seen other…
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June 5, 2017
One of the things I truly enjoy about teaching is that I also enjoy learning, and decades into my teaching…
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