Reflections of an English and Speech Teacher

The pandemic gave rise to a professional development shift. Instead of having large conferences in which people traveled, many educator conf...

This summer, I am checking something off my professional bucket list by working on my principal's endorsement. Even with grad classes an...

Great lessons are like powerful speeches; they begin with a hook. Attention-grabbing devices set a tone for a speaking situation, whether th...

A return to in-person learning is occurring across the Chicago suburbs. Hybrid learning is off and running, and so are teachers -- running f...

Turning the page on the calendar brings joy. It is a new year, and while the current state of the world will not automatically reset itself,...

Station rotation is a powerful learning strategy that allows teachers to work with smaller groups of students in a more intentional way. Stu...

2020 - a year unlike any other. It was exhausting and challenging, and despite those challenges - we learned a great deal. Reframing my mind...