Any teacher can tell you that the past three years have been the most challenging of our careers. Living with…
‘Twas two weeks before the state test and my fifth graders were in the midst of finishing up their literary…
I love music. I spent most of the 80s by my boombox with my finger set on the record button…
Announcing my one little word (OLW) for 2022.. drumrolls please… JOY! Focusing on joy, recognizing it and creating joyful experiences;…
Yesterday morning while my house slept, I jumped in my car and drove the 15 minutes to Target to buy…
Students who live in our hearts are often those who: 1. Challenge us the most 2. Keep us up at…
This past week in upstate New York has meant rain, rain and more rain. Understandably, energy has been low in…
I have coached my daughters’ soccer teams with my partner Stu for the past 5 years. It was okay when…
Our beliefs matter. Our mindsets matter. I want my students to understand these truths. For knowing that they can choose…
“Are you on your way?” Seeing these words on my phone screen filled me with the dreaded “Oh #%&!” feeling.…