Online Learning- What Works?
5 Ways to Connect With Students Without a Camera
Preparing Kids For The Real World Isn’t Real
A few months ago I posted a tweet about my grading policies. I was absolutely not expecting it to go viral and I definitely did not foresee the number of people who responded with...
It Ain’t Easy Being Humble
The More Things Stay the Same
I've been gone for almost 3 years- That seems like a long time. But it's not. Not when it comes to the business of educating kids in the United States. Things I'm shocked to...
Nitty Gritty & Nuts & Bolts – On Looking Culture Issues Directly in the Eye
So in my last post, I reflected on the experience & challenges of teaching in another culture which I had never done in my entire teaching career. I decided to try to capture some...
Culture- Yes It Matters In A Classroom
I grew up in a Black neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. After graduating, I returned to the same neighborhood to teach. I did this for 15 years; I’ve experienced some of the...
“Happy” Birthday. On Driving While Black. 2016
The other night, my husband announced he was running to the pharmacy to grab some allergy medicine. It was late so I dozed off apparently. I remember waking out of my sleep suddenly, heart-racing...
Housing At Last
So moving here to the UAE means constant moving and living out of a suitcase for months. You have to pack up your home and be ready at a moment's notice. For many, including...