The story of how I started leaving at contract time is weird one. It started with me almost quitting teaching. Wanting to Quit Teaching Yes,
One of the greatest honors I have had in my career was being asked to speak at a graduation ceremony. What makes this event even
You can use your prep period so wisely that you can leave at contract time at the end of the day – and no this doesn’t mean you have to come into school hours early!
These four resources will add interest and engaging content to your curriculum that students will love and it will make your life easier.
Single point rubrics distill the essay into a general score with the focus being on the quality of the writing overall, rather than a tally of points.
Engage students in deep learning of new vocabulary and concepts by using this collaborative activity. In 6 steps you have a full lesson plan, student discussion, and understanding of new concepts.
Using podcasts in class engages students, helps them practice literacy and listening skills, and bring experts into your English class. With practical ideas you’ll know how to incorporate podcasts in class.
4 great lesson plan ideas with text and video to help you teach Amanda Gorman’s Poem for President Biden’s Inauguration “The Hill We Climb.”
As English teachers, we teach historical speeches. But how do we teach political texts that are modern and are often controversial and politically-charged? We can’t
You probably don’t pair Greek Mythology and the #MeToo movement, but in the last year I can’t help but connect the two every time I read certain myths.
For the love of all that is holy, English teachers – stop correcting grammar on student essays! Okay. There I said it. What happens when
You can dramatically change the behavior of your hardest students using the two by ten strategy by spending just two minutes a day for ten days talking to students about what interests them.
I help Secondary English Teachers with engaging curriculum so that they can go home at contract time.
I’ve worked in education for 15 years, taught everything from Basic English and Mythology to AP Lang. You’ll find me going on long walks with my puppy Athena on the weekend or quilting.
Learn more about me and how I can help you here.