The start of the school year in most school districts means it is that time of year to set teacher professional goals again. Ugh! I used to find this a daunting task, but I...
July is the month that marks the middle of summer for many teachers. Last month school had just ended and next month school will begin again. Before you think about heading...
What time of year is it? Around my high school, the seniors will tell you it is time for them to leave! Yet each year, I never feel like I have finished teaching my students....
I've been thinking a lot about the feeling of failure. I am both a mentor to four new teachers this year and a close friend to my fellow English teachers who surround me on...
Because students work at different speeds, it’s smart to have an activity readily available for those that finish a reading assignment or writing exercise early. This allows...
I’m so excited to go to NCTE this year. As I began thinking both about my own preparations for NCTE and helping my mentee teacher Caitlin prepare for her first NCSS...
A few weeks ago, I shared my favorite pieces of advice for new teachers, but my advice was applicable to all teachers, not just those starting out. In the same vein, my top...
Another school year means new teachers, and we have many both at my school and in my district this year. I am asked each year to mentor new teachers-a job I love except for...