Education Nation: Can Anyone Hear Us? Does it Matter?
In a country whose education system has continued to erode for more years than most would like to acknowledge, we’re once again having dialogue about the issues: poor student performance, lack of...
View ArticleIf Only I Knew
Death. A dreadful event. “Why did it happen?” they asked yesterday. If only I knew. Navigating daily twists and turns with teens broadens my perspective, tickles my funny bone, sharpens details often...
View ArticleThe JJ Project
“Do you know J____ (JJ) S ______?” coach asked. “No, should I?” I replied. “Probably. He’s on his way to being booted from the team* permanently.” “So, what’s the issue?” “Major attitude problem.”...
View ArticleHelping Teens Handle Life. And Death.
Being a high school teacher affords me many opportunities to help teens handle life. And loss. It is at once: enlightening, encouraging, painful, and honest. Emotions are raw, understanding often...
View ArticleWhy I Teach: Ten (Important) Reasons
Students Students Students Students Students Students Students Students Students Students Oftentimes, when I tell people I’m a high school teacher, I get this response (or a slight variation), “Oh,...
View ArticleDear Teacher… {Six-Word Wednesday}
I recently shared six-word stories, one of my favorite writing forms, with my high school students, on a day we could actually breathe a little. Any more, these days are few and far between. No...
View ArticleWhen Dads Walk Away…. {Slice of Life}
What happens when dads walk away? As a ‘dad-less’ daughter, I know kids are left behind to wonder why. Why did he go? Why didn’t he want me? What did I do wrong? Why didn’t he want to be around? What...
View ArticleCoffee Humor {Monday Motivation}
Here’s to you, fellow java junkies…. a little Monday Motivation/Humor to let you know you’re not alone! Stay out of prison today. Drink up. I’ll be right there with ya’…. You’ll recognize me. I’ll be...
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