ILA is where it's at. This past week I was in St. Louis for the Annual International Literacy Association Conference. The ILA was formally known as IRA, but we have rebranded our organization to champion literacy around the world. Next…
I know, I know...I've offended every "old" teacher reading this. Don't feel bad, I'm an old teacher, too. However, look passed the insult and take a breath. I think NEW teachers can offer a lot to us OLD teachers...but we…
Teacher Morale. I'm sure I got the attention of several teachers with this title. You can read articles, hear news stories, and listen to friends talk about what teaching has become. I'm not writing this to engage in an…
Think about your classroom. It's all packed up in boxes right now. One of the best things about being a teacher is that all things come to an end and then all things start over again. Who else gets a…
Earlier in the week I posted things teachers should know about parents. Today I'm flipping it around. There are a few things parents need to know about Teachers. 1. PARENTS, Routines Count As a parent, I know life is crazy...BUT…
I am the ESTAT chair in my school (that's a fancy name for RtI). Teachers come to the team when students are struggling and we provide intervention strategies to help students. After we suggest interventions, we set a date 4-6…
25 Years of Teaching. Hard to believe. I knew very early I would be a teacher. I loved making my brother and sister play school. I would make worksheets for them and make them listen and follow the rules. I…
I'm not sure there is another way to describe this week. Crazy Good I had the most amazing news official delivered Monday morning. I have been elected to the Board of Directors for the International Literacy Association. It was a…
Mom. Mama. Mommy. Mother (no). I don't mean to hurt anyone's feelings...that's just the way it is. She is such a great mom. MY MOM THE Stay at Home mom When I was a child, my mom was a stay-at-home…
Teacher Appreciation Week. It isn't about gifts or treats, it's about appreciating your teachers. As teachers, the most special recognition is the one given from the heart...a picture, a note, or a simple Dollar Tree memento given from a student.…