21
Aug
2019
Celebrating with Bronze Medals
Like most people, I’m a sucker for an inspirational sports story. Whether it’s the classic underdog victory or a moment of sheer... Read More
14
Aug
2019
Old Jokes and New Ideas
My grandfather is a great lover of jokes. I don’t mean the slightly cynical modern humor we use today. I mean the... Read More
6
Aug
2019
Just Keep Swimming
One of my all-time favorite Pixar characters has to be Dory from Finding Nemo. This lovable Royal Tang is upbeat, caring, fiercely... Read More
31
Jul
2019
Let’s Get Real! Bringing Authentic Learning into Your Classroom
What would you do if you could do anything and not fail? I love that question. Don’t you? But, what about your... Read More
10
Jul
2019
Secrets, Clues, and the Art of Teaching
Everyone loves a good secret. The allure of hidden knowledge has a way of sharpening our minds and drawing us into a... Read More
3
Jul
2019
A Run in the Rain
I’m a runner. There’s nothing I love more than a brisk jog in the early morning with a cool wind at my... Read More
18
Jun
2019
You Don’t Teach Reading; You Teach Students
A few years ago, back when YA dystopias were all the rage in literary circles, a friend of mine suggested I read... Read More
12
Jun
2019
Kindness Goes a Long Way
It all began when my car gave a slight shudder as I drove down the interstate one cold, dark evening. Now, in... Read More