In all of my years of teaching, I’ve heard many students say that they don’t like math. They wonder why they need to learn certain concepts and insist that they’ll never have to use the Read more
When I think back to my own years of schooling and what I learned, my most vivid memories center around the large projects that I completed. In middle school I remember creating an original country Read more
What do you remember most about school? Do you remember which teachers were kind to you and which weren’t? Do you remember getting in trouble or getting praised? Do you remember a fun project that Read more
As a teacher I am often asked, “How can I help my child with school?” or “How can I help my child feel successful?” My first response is always to help support them where they Read more
A parent of one of my students received this surprise note from her daughter. This parent spends a morning each week helping in our classroom. In those hours she has many responsibilities, including prepping activities Read more
The day-to-day tasks of parenting can be challenging enough. But after the Oxford High School shooting of Nov. 30, 2021, that task has become more difficult. But for parents grappling to find the right way Read more