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This post has been circling in my mind for quite a while. It seems like now is a good time to put all these thoughts down in some cohesive way. Yesterday I watched the YouTube video that went viral, “Bullied Tennessee Student Crying About Abuse…” as his mom records his tearful plea. A few weeks back, I went with a group of middle-schoolers to see the inspiring and heartwarming movie, WONDER. Last month, an article

Christmas Tree Memories Yesterday was a long day for me as I decorated my Christmas tree. The reason it took so long was because I took the time to pause and reflect on the many ornaments I placed on the tree. Feelings of nostalgia crept into my soul and it felt great strolling down memory lane. You see, I still hang up ornaments from my childhood, my dad’s first ornament, the ones my students gave

Welcome to my world! It’s the world of a newly retired teacher whose heart is still in the classroom. You’ve heard that saying, “Once a teacher, always a teacher.” Well it is completely TRUE! For some time now, I have been toying with the idea of writing a blog. It’s not that I am this great writer or anything–because I am not. It’s just that I have things to say and share! For my recent

In Responsive Classroom, we have guiding principles which are the foundation to an approach and philosophy for teaching and learning. I’ve recently reflected on one principle in particular– How we work together as adults to create a safe, joyful, and inclusive school environment is as important as our own individual contributions or competence. When I think about this one, I am reminded of how important it is for us to support one another, share our

Recently while presenting a Responsive Classroom workshop, a lively discussion centered on classroom management and teacher language took front and center stage. A simple question was posed to the group. “Think about something a teacher said to you when you were in school. It can be at any age, any grade.” There were a few moments of silent reflection going on until I posed the questions, “How many of you have a memory about a