As a teacher you never know what type of question you’ll get. Regardless of the grade level, scholars ask what they will when the spirit hits them. Sometimes we have quick answers, or can give the “we’re not talking about that right now” speech. Other questions require more thought, and many times a pause in…
Welp, it’s the end of the year (or could be any time of year), and everyone is at the end of their ropes! Believe it or not, teachers are human too (shocker). One of the most important responsibilities I have as a teacher is my discretion, especially when de-escalating challenging situations. My students know that…
As I continue to grow as a teacher, I explore who and I am, and why I teach. Being a teacher is an important part of my identity, but there are so many other parts of my identity that are intertwined into the “WHY” I teaching. I’ve also realized that my students are also thinking…
One question I often receive is “what are anti-bias and anti-racist actions I can take on a daily basis?” A great question, but I am no expert…who is? I am a teacher seeking to do better by my school community every time I step in front of students. That said, I get it wrong. I…
Guest Post: This post was written by a colleague, Jeff Reamer who shares my passion for real talk! He’s also willing to share additional resources and/or context. Please keep the conversation going in the comments! I was once at a professional development in which a group of predominantly white teachers was discussing the importance of academic…
“Why are the girls wearing their hoodies outside?” A few years ago, while teaching in Florida I had an interesting encounter with my principal. The entire 5th grade team was outside for field day when I spotted something that sent me back to my middle school experience. Almost all of the Black girls were wearing…
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