The Blog
Welcome, fellow educators, to a candid exploration of the adventures and challenges that come with teaching middle school. If you’ve just discovered that I devoted eight years of my career to educating this unique age group, you might be wondering how I navigated through it. Even fellow teachers often express their astonishment and admiration, aware
Dear fellow educators and cherished community, I have an important update to share about my recent professional journey. Just a short while ago, I excitedly stepped back into the classroom, ready to immerse myself in the world of teaching once again. Today, however, I find myself at a crossroads, having made the decision to step
Originally published in 2014, this post stands the test of time, offering insights and guidance that remain invaluable for educators. Much has evolved since then—including my name—yet the essence of this message persists. Let’s breathe new life into this piece, coupled with my now slightly outdated teaching portfolio, as we delve into my unexpected yet
When I was growing up, I had many different ideas about what I wanted to be when I was an adult. At first, I wanted to be a veterinarian. But then I realized that sometimes animals would die and I couldn’t deal with that. Next on my list was a doctor. But then I realized
I always loved the looks my students would give me when we would start to discuss the importance of reading in math class. Reading. Math. Reading in Math? AGGGGHHHHHHHHHH! But this is MATH class. We don’t READ in MATH class. WHYYYYYY????? It was honestly one of my favorite classes of the year. Is that bad
