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Confessions of a Not So Balanced Literacy Teacher
It was the summer of 1998, and I was about to begin my career as a first grade teacher. I was assigned a mentor and given sets of textbooks. What …
Kindergarten Teachers, I See You.
Kindergarten teacher…I see you.
Academic Vocabulary: Call it what it is!
Recently I was sitting in a classroom, catching up on some emails and taking care of “desk work”. I do this often instead of being in the office, because I …
Dream BIG…like Really REALLY BIG!
This post is dedicated to my fellow dreamer and person who organizes my crazy, messy thinking. Amanda Picard, thank you for being my other school half…for having strengths that balance …
A Plea to Families of Children in School
Dear Families (Parents & Guardians), I am a principal of an elementary school. Every single day I see teachers and teacher assistants who give their very best to kids…lots of them. …
Learning and Leading: A Joyful Leader's Journey 