My cherished students - Well, here we are. It’s hard to believe that our time together in the classroom is over. I’ve never been good w...

Two days left. No, I haven't given up on my original 71 day challenge. I have many, many entries left to post. I am, however, waiting un...

As an English teacher, I spend a lot of time discussing and analyzing the power of words with my students.  I try to get them to understand ...

Testing season is upon us. If you've been watching the news, you're well-aware of the Common Core backlash, particularly when it com...

On Day 71, I stood before my students with a giant " 71 " projected on the screen behind me. ( Note - I plan to project the number...

From Kindergarten on, I knew precisely what I wanted to be when I grew up: A teacher. My career preparation started early. ...