This year I had the amazing opportunity–thanks to an extremely supportive administration team–to be a part-time instructional coach in the high school where I’ve taught for 9 of my 12 years. It was an exciting and enlightening year, to be sure. As much as I struggled, I feel so lucky to have been given this chance. I truly had no idea what I was doing. I read books and blogs and connected with instructional coaches locally and all over the…
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I don’t know about you, but I swear, as soon as we are dismissed for summer I get a giant burst of energy. My brain is freed from all the clutter of…
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Okay, so it’s day five of my seven-day writing challenge, and let’s just face it, I’m pooped. Haha! So, to make today easier on myself, I’m going to share my top…
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5 Excellent Resources for Teaching Poetry in Secondary English
Instruction, Uncategorized April 4, 2018I have slacked on teaching poetry this year. Big time. As in, we’ve barely even glanced at poetry. I knew that had to change during these last few weeks of school,…
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I am constantly telling my students not to procrastinate. Plan ahead, I tell them. Do your work early, I preach. But truth is, when I procrastinate, I tend to do my…
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Have you ever noticed that our educational system expects ambition from our students but not from our teachers? We want students to have drive, to strive for more, to dream big,…
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Spring break is over. Today is the last day and I’m just not ready to go back. I could use at least another week (who’s with me?!). Despite my sadness at…
![Are we really preparing students for this world? I'm skeptical. What do you think?
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If you haven't read Empower by @ajjuliani and @johntspencer, you really need to grab a copy like right now! (I've linked it in my bio! [affiliate link]). #empower
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#educoach #educoachloop #instructionalcoach#instructionalpartner #engteach #2ndaryela #teacherblogger#iteach #teachersofinstagram #teachershelpteachers#teachersofalabama #teachertribe](http://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/6dadd772cb08623e8933bcd7213b85e1/5BE53F37/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/36921051_1248008892003405_5153093429504245760_n.jpg "Are we really preparing students for this world? I'm skeptical. What do you think?
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If you haven't read Empower by @ajjuliani and @johntspencer, you really need to grab a copy like right now! (I've linked it in my bio! [affiliate link]). #empower
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#educoach #educoachloop #instructionalcoach#instructionalpartner #engteach #2ndaryela #teacherblogger#iteach #teachersofinstagram #teachershelpteachers#teachersofalabama #teachertribe")
