College Application Season: The Rollercoaster of Emotions
College application season is like a rollercoaster of emotions for high school seniors. First comes the reality check when studentsRead More…
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It’s College Application Season and #FirstGen Students Need Affirmation
As a high school senior, I spent the majority of my time stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed with the college applicationRead More…
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Student of the Month Gives Me an Opportunity to Celebrate Student Success Each Month
At the end of every month, I have the honor of selecting one student as my “Student of the Month”Read More…
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Teachers Are #AlwaysLearning In Order To Better Serve Students
“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because yourRead More…
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Rethinking Parent Workshops with Experiential Learning
As a teacher, one of the most consistent challenges for our school was parent engagement. While I recall sending homeRead More…
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When Students Track Their Own Data, They Take Ownership of Their Learning and Progress
Data, data, data: a common buzzword in education. As a teacher, I am constantly thinking about my students’ data. HowRead More…
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To the Parents of English Language Learners: Thank You for Giving Your Children the Gift of a First Language
A few days ago, as I was sitting in a room of aspiring administrators going through introductions, I couldn’t helpRead More…
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Three Ways To Get Involved In Your Child’s Classroom
Back To School Night is one of my favorite nights of the year, both as a teacher and as aRead More…
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It’s One Thing to Promote College Access, It’s Another to Make Sure Students Complete Their Degrees
College access is not a thing of the past, nor has it been solved. While we may be seeing moreRead More…
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Why I Start the School Year with SMART Goals
Going back to school provides a fresh start for both teachers and students. When planning for the new school year,Read More…
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