The “Goldilocks” Zone
Have you ever quit something after your first time experiencing it because it was either too simple or too challenging?…
I Learned to Teach from Mr. Rogers
I didn’t love Mister Rogers growing up. I was more of a Sesame Street-loving gal, with the bright, feathery puppets…
Community Building Instead of Syllabus Reading
Teaching an AP class can be incredibly stressful. There is so much content to go over, make sure students are ready…
Scholastic Synergy
For about 7 years I worked for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Working in guest-facing as well as “backstage”…
Finish Strong
I have a confession to make- it’s been six months since I have been at my gym. Yes, in the…
50 Minute Recess: An Experience in a K Classroom
As I sit in a professional development on Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Kinder, toggling between Pinterest & Facebook, I found…
Which One are You?
As we all know, educating children takes a village. I think it takes three kinds of villages to truly raise…
Injustice Isn’t a Game
At first, I thought it was a joke. I thought it was something The Onion had put together showing how…
Standardized Tests and Monty Hall
I was proctoring my students during the standardized tests last week and thinking of how we try to train them…
Always Watch Out for Rattlesnakes
“The AIMS results are in!” This one simple sentence can strike fear at the heart of an Arizona teacher. At…