story

  • Looking Back

    Today I gaze back at myself as a new teacher. I had never imagined I might become a teacher, but there I was. Last December, Vicky Loras posted a blog challenge “What’s Your Story“. I came across it through Doug Peterson, who posted his own:  “How Did I Get Here?”  At the time, I flipped the…

  • No More War Stories

    Do you ever notice our fascination with bad news, crazy tweets or others’ misfortunes? The web is full of these kinds of stories, whether about celebrities or everyday people. It’s everywhere, and I see it in education too. We love to tell about how much marking or how many emails we have. Or about that student…

  • Open a Book

    Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light. –Vera Nazarian I love to read. I’ve been reading a lot since I was little. I was that kid who would lock myself in the bathroom so I could read longer when my mom wanted me to…