Reflections of an English and Speech Teacher

Another school year is about to start! Summer is such an important part of processing the learning and growth made during a busy school yea...

Fireworks and 4 th  of July celebrations have passed.  Finally, I feel like summer has started, but at the same time it is quickly sli...

A typical day in my classroom is rarely quiet, with the exception of writing and reading days (which certainly have their place!). When pla...

After one year of 1:1 instruction with Chromebooks, I have seen a great deal of opportunities to differentiate instruction for students tha...

As the final bell rings on the last day of school, it is tempting to run out the door with as much exuberance as our students do.  While ...

This past week, I watched my seniors enjoy their last week of high school.  Their excitement and energy has filled the classroom since ...

Screencasting has to be one of my favorite ways to communicate with students outside the classroom.  Each time I have utilized screencast...