I know that parents oftentimes don’t expect a lot of communication from their child’s high school teacher. I am probably an exception. I have found that periodic contact cuts down on the nit picky notes and complaints when parents…
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It’s the time of year when Angela Watson opens the doors to her 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club. Have you seen it on social media, in blogs, or maybe even in your email? Well, don’t ignore it when you…
I’ve always thought that conferencing with my students is an important aspect of essay instruction. But, dang, it can be overwhelming to have ten kids lined up at your desk waiting for help. While you’re trying to focus and help…
Wednesday was speech day in Public Speaking. The air was buzzing with the nervous excitement of the first day of speeches. The kids have butterflies in their stomachs, but they’re also ready, after writing and practicing their speeches, to…
Last week we had one lest ten-minute PD, and I showed my colleagues (okay, two of them) what methods I use in my classroom to make things run smoothly. Come on a tour with me… First up, last year…
Y’all. It’s May. And, in case you aren’t aware, May is hard. I have a love / hate relationship with this time of year. On one hand I love the weather; I love seeing the flowers blooming; I love…
How many classes do you teach a day? How many preps? This year, I teach five classes (the norm here) and I have two different preps, but for the past three years, I’ve taught three preps and coached…