Grief and loss on a level that I can’t even imagine

One morning last week, I walked quickly towards my classroom. I was followed by two of my students. “It took me an hour last night to do my homework for your class,” stated one of the students proudly. I swung... Continue reading →

The Suicide of a High School Senior

Yesterday, I posted a blog entry about the numerous issues that students face and the role that we as teachers can play in combatting them. (Click here to read it.) Upon arriving at work this morning, I received word that... Continue reading →

That’s What It’s All About

Last May, I resigned from the 8th grade teaching position that I had held since moving to the area two years prior. The plan was for me to stay home with our daughter after she was born in July. However,... Continue reading →