Reflections of an English and Speech Teacher

This week, I'm in full fledged speech team mode, running around a high school with a team that has grown so much since I started five ye...

In the past few months, my father has found several essays and note cards from speeches he wrote in college.  It seems every time I go...

How to Prepare for a One-to-One Classroom Next year, I will be teaching in a one-to-one learning environment with Google Chromebook...

The first half of this school year has been noticeably busier than years prior.  New policies, philosophical changes, and plenty of pres...

A major focus of Speech Camp week is leadership. Teaching students to be leaders not only impacts their self-esteem and confidence, but it a...

This past week was amazing. I am always in awe of the kids I get to work with.  Their positive energy and desire to become better speakers, ...

In 2009, I decided to host a Speech Camp at the school I teach at for my small but growing team. Not really knowing how to fill the time (9...