My Goals for 2019

After teaching for 25 years, I was in a rut. I have to admit it. But I feel that I … More

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. … More

Why is it as students get older we believe they no longer need to create and work with their hands? … More

I have made it my mission to find ways to get my high school students up and out of their … More

As you know, my seniors recently debated the topic of gun control. I have 2 sections of seniors. One section … More

I’ve decided to hold a Black Friday sale in my Teachers Pay Teachers Shop!! 15% off everything!! It feels great … More

I’m having a huge sale in my Teachers Pay Teachers store November 26 and 27!! 20% off everything!!!

I bought Haikubes this summer as I was searching for ways to add makerspace ideas to my high school English … More

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Winston Smith, Scout Finch, Celie, Hamlet, Ophelia, Wilbur and on and on 😀 No matter the age we all have … More