Now flash forward to today. I’ve been teaching high school English for almost 19 years. And my total teaching career…
National Poetry Month
I love teaching poetry! Poetry writing represents an opportunity for your students to truly exercise their minds. The teaching and…
A.C.E.S. Squares!
I’m so proud of my AP Language and Composition students! After completing an identity unit I call, “Who Am I?…
Stay home if you’re sick!
We all worry when we have to stay home because we’re sick. We worry about what’s happening in the classroom.…
Good News Phone Calls
First week back after Christmas break, and my principal sends us an email reminding us he wants us to make…
A Christmas Carol–Makerspace Style!
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It Feels Great to Share With the World
My Quest Bright sunshine! What a perfect symbol to start my first blog post. This year, I’ve decided to provide…
Random Acts of Kindness
Valentine’s Day is soon upon us. I follow many teachers on Instagram, including elementary teachers. Yes, I teach high school…
Valentines Day–What Better Day to Promote Acts of Kindness?
I am so anxious for Valentines Day this year because I’m going to have my high school English students think…
My Goals for 2019
After teaching for 25 years, I was in a rut. I have to admit it. But I feel that I…
Why Are Idioms so Tough for Students to Understand?
I’ve been teaching for over 25 years–7 years at the elementary level, and the rest at the high school level.…
Maker Stations–ELA Style!
Why is it as students get older we believe they no longer need to create and work with their hands?…
