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...

When July hits, a sense of panic fills countless teachers. Back-to-school shopping and sales will begin. If you're not ready to dive int...

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

Recently my cousin accepted a new job as a literacy coach. The focus of our coaching roles (literacy and technology) and the levels that we ...

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...

This past week, our country witnessed an attack on democracy in the Capitol. Over the past year, we have seen the racial injustice, politica...