"Kind words unlock an iron gate." -Turkish Proverb (This is a series of posts sharing the quote I write on my whiteboard each week. As an English teacher, I feel responsible to point out that, technically, "quote" is a verb, but colloquially, it's generally accepted as shorthand for "quotation.")
A Cringeworthy Memory…and What I’ve Learned Since
The past two weekends I've been at college graduations, one for my brother and one for my girlfriend's sister. (Congrats Jake and Kirst!) Sitting in those unceremoniously long ceremonies, I started to think about my own mindset shortly after I graduated... What Am I Doing With My Life? The year was 2012, and I was just …
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Quote of the Week #5
"Try again. Fail again. Fail better." -Samuel Beckett (This is a series of posts sharing the quote I write on my whiteboard each week. As an English teacher, I feel responsible to point out that, technically, "quote" is a verb, but colloquially, it's generally accepted as shorthand for "quotation." The more you know!)
Teaching App: Padlet
Padlet is a simple and powerful way to let students collaborate through a digital interface. Plus, setup is super easy; after you create an account, you can make a new Padlet and share the link with students, who do not need accounts to contribute. When students follow the link, they will be taken to a blank page …
Quote of the Week #4
"If you're looking for a formula for greatness, the closest we'll ever get, I think, is this: consistency driven by a deep love of the work." -Maria Popova (in Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss) (This is a series of posts sharing the quote I write on my whiteboard each week. As an English teacher, I …
Learning and Teaching in the Modern Age 