For the First Time in 26 Years…

I will not be starting the school year on time this year. What a weird feeling. The beginning of the … More

Back to School!

Back to school is an exciting time of year, but one that can be fraught with stress and anxiety–for both … More

If you teach Life of Pi, you know it’s a special novel. Every time I read it, I always learn … More

I love the novel, Life of Pi. I will admit though, that when I first read it, I couldn’t understand … More

Since the beginning of the school year, it has been my mission to create more opportunities for my high school … More

Now flash forward to today. I’ve been teaching high school English for almost 19 years. And my total teaching career … More

I love teaching poetry! Poetry writing represents an opportunity for your students to truly exercise their minds. The teaching and … More

I’m so proud of my AP Language and Composition students! After completing an identity unit I call, “Who Am I? … More

We all worry when we have to stay home because we’re sick. We worry about what’s happening in the classroom. … More

I’ve been teaching for over 25 years–7 years at the elementary level, and the rest at the high school level. … More