As an educator, I believe it’s important to shed light on topics that can help high school students plan for a brighter future. One topic is the correlation between high school courses and higher pay down the road. While there are many factors that go into determining one’s earning potential, studies have shown that certain […] Read more

Here are some techniques and ideas to foster that connection and create a classroom where everyone feels welcome. Read more

Growing up, I hated grammar because it wasn’t explained to me in a way that I could understand and apply it. Grammar was always taught through workbooks, and in many cases, it still is. But grammar workbooks are not the only way to teach adolescents how to communicate effectively. Here’s how I introduce grammar to my students in the classroom, and how I learned to make grammar fun to learn!  Read more

Rigor has been a buzzword in professional development at schools across the country. A rigorous classroom environment is one in which students are challenged to build their skills and grow in their learning. But how do we as teachers support rigor in and out of the classroom? What activities can we do to push and drive student learning? Read more