The most wonderful part of teaching is learning. Every day I learn more and more from my STUDENTS. This section of my site features my strategies for connecting and engaging students in the classroom.
I have some AMAZING friends who work really hard to practice what they preach. One friend in particular inspires me every. single. day. In addition to being an incredible 6th grade math teacher, he began the non-profit Norwood Connection. I have a bazillion favorite stories …
After teaching for 15 years, I think the greatest impact on my teaching occurred when my oldest son, Brennan, was born. I feel like I am a compassionate and understanding soul, but nothing made me more compassionate and understanding than having my boy, followed by …
Your school year has begun, and you have a new crew of students that you are working to learn more about every day! You have created a seating chart, learned student names, taught those first lessons, and things seem off to a successful start. Then …
The end of another school year is quickly arriving and there are a bazillion things to do before your students pack up their belongings and leave your classroom for the final time. I find this time of year to be a complete blur despite having …
What kind of music do you like to listen to? Do you play music in your classroom? I LOVE music and I find that I am playing it at all times! Instead of the TV going on full blast in our house we listen to …
As I reflect back on my own learning I had some AMAZING teachers. It all began in kindergarten with Mrs. Shea. The best thing about kindergarten in Granville, Massachusetts was that I had a jungle gym inside my classroom. I wished I had that “center” …
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