Last week, I was selected to represent the teachers of Pennsylvania as the 2019 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. I…
Xenia of the Heart: A Graduation Speech
Over the weekend, I had the honor of delivering the Faculty Member speech at the graduation of Abington Heights High…
I Let My Students Read Silently for the First 10 Minutes of Every Class, and Here’s What Happened
Last year I decided to dedicate the first 10 minutes of every class to silent, free-choice, book club reading. I…
Homework: Have a Deep Conversation with Your Parents
Each year, I use one of our stories in class as springboard for the following question: Does happiness come from…
Six Truths I Know For Sure About Writing
After teaching writing for over 20 years, I’ve seen the benefits of having students write regularly, genuinely, and with ownership….
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