Meet Victor, Alonzo, and David, collectively known as V.A.D. All seniors in high school, these three young men have taken on the challenge of training for and then competing in a 70.3 Ironman. They are doing this with no similar experience and no previous training to give them a boost in their preparations. The challenge... Continue Reading →
My Blog isn’t My Mark
The signs may not be obvious, but they're there for the keen observer. I haven't written a book review since April. I've been much less consistent at replying to comments. My posts have dropped from twice a week to once a week, and this one is late. The previous two posts were both responses to... Continue Reading →
The Wisdom of the Walls
One of the things I enjoy about subbing is exploring the classroom walls. Every teacher puts a unique touch on their classroom. Some cover their walls in motivational posters, others in student work, and still others in subject-specific information such as math equations or proof-reading rules. The classroom I'm in right now doesn't have any... Continue Reading →
The Power of a Great Teacher
My blog exploded this weekend. Well, a little. I didn't receive more followers or more likes, but I did get hits. So many hits. Sometimes I link my blog post to Facebook, but not all the time, and I decided not to publicize my last post right away. It felt too personal to advertise, so... Continue Reading →
The English Teacher Who Danced to Mozart
Set the scene: The clock is ticking, winding down to 3:30. Students anxiously watch the second hand slowly tick by, waiting for the bell to ring. They have their hands on their already-closed backpacks, ready to bolt as soon as the clock sets them free. And then it does. But instead of heading out the... Continue Reading →