What to Do If You Didn’t Get Into the College of Your Dreams…Yet?
Do not be discouraged! Do not give up on that dream! Some of us won’t be able to take thatRead More…
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It’s Testing Season: Encourage Your Students to Finish Strong
The end of spring break marks only a few weeks before the end of the academic year and the startRead More…
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Tips for Maintaining a Friendship with Someone on the Spectrum
There’s a misconception that individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) don’t like to make friends. The truth is that mostRead More…
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My TFA Story and Why I Believe It Should Be Here to Stay
When I was growing up, I was fortunate to have some really awesome teachers. I had teachers who challenged me,Read More…
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Our Children’s Struggle To Learn Is Our Fight as Parents Too
When my son was in elementary school, I noticed that he was struggling. He attended traditional schools in districts whichRead More…
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If Your Child Struggles With Math, Let My Story Be a Lesson
I held a secret for many years that only my closest friends and family knew. I can’t do math. BeforeRead More…
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Why I Am Fully Invested in Student Athletes
When I am not in the classroom teaching, I spend the majority of my free time coaching. From 6:00 AMRead More…
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Teachers Should Be Prepared To Confront the Socio-emotional Conditions That Their Students Face
Perhaps the biggest disconnect that takes place when young, typically white teachers are sent by programs like Teach For AmericaRead More…
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Many of My Students Suffer from PTSD, Making It More Difficult to Assess Academic Abilities
I have been working in education for four years, and in that relative short span of time, I have heardRead 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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