Hello again, I spent another Saturday at my Alma Mater, Claremont Graduate University, in a workshop for Master teachers. I’m going to have at least two, maybe three student teachers during the summer. I’m sure I’ll be posting about that. I like going to these workshops, because I get to learn new strategies that are […]
Hello again, Today I wanted to share what I do when I have a big project. Most teachers I know have a big project. It’s that one end of the year project that you prepare for all year long. Most of it is done at home, so you have little control over what your student is doing. Many […]
A question I get often is, “Why did you become a teacher?” I love telling this story, because it involves a collection of concidences that I personally believe weren’t coincidences. I’ve always been a church-going guy, so when I look back at how my life was changed by some of these events, I honestly believe […]
Go Ahead Teacher. Make My Day. Recently our school had a visit from one of my former students. His name is Toby Gerhart, and he’s a running back for the Minnesota Vikings. He came by to encourage the students and to sign autographs. It was a really nice gesture from a really nice guy. […]
