Reflection On Warsan Shire’s “Home” The first time I read even a line of Warsan Shire’s poem, Home, I was captivated by the images it provoked. I had been listening to the stories and watching the videos of refugees fleeing...
Resilience: On Working and Mothering — Emily Brisse We have been having conversations lately, my son and I. Last night while I was putting on his pajamas, it was about the man on the road walking his dog. A week...
Name? Mel Glenn Current position? Retired teacher now teaching for the union (UFT). I am teaching poetry and creative writing. How long have you been in education? I have been in education my whole adult life – two years in...
A Miracle in the Classroom — by Owen M. Griffith As one veteran teacher told me, “Getting through the school year is like running a marathon where they expect you to sprint the whole 26.2 miles.” I knew I would need...
Why finding the right metaphor matters. The first day of spring – how better to celebrate the day than with daffodils? Even better, this post introduces a new feature to our blog. Since 2009, Dennis Huffman, program director of Prince...
“Notes from the Playground” is a regular feature on our blog. For this series, Greg John generously allows us to share his principal’s reflections and stories from his wonderful book, Notes from the Playground. In these stories, Greg enables us...
Sometimes the first days of March joyously herald the beginning of spring with blue skies, sunshine, and the welcome beginnings of color – crocuses, daffodils, cherry blossoms and more. But sometimes these days are gray, cold, rainy (or worse) still...
Name? Mindy Thierolf Current Position? Secondary Ed Teacher, WHS, Freshman English I, Yearbook Advisor. How long have you been in education? This is my eighth year....
“Notes from the Playground” is a regular feature on our blog. For this series, Greg John generously allows us to share his principal’s reflections and stories from his wonderful book, Notes from the Playground. In these stories, Greg enables us...
Better than chocolate? Lasts longer, more fulfilling…. Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day present for that special teacher in your life? Teaching with Heart is full of stories and poems to delight, sooth and boost your teacher’s heart....