#MyLifeAsAnEducator

It's Been a Long Time Coming

Do you ever get the feeling that you're doing things out of sequence? Like... you have a plan, you know what you want to do, you know...

Why Representation Matters

So, I went to the local Walmart yesterday to pick up some household necessities. As a bribe for my son to behave and let me do what I...

The Double Standard of Providing Our Kids with Better Opportunities

I didn't even want to write about this. But the more news alerts I get. The more I view my social media news feed. The more I think...

The Problem with DECREASING Educational Funding

So, I'm on spring break catching up on my reading because let's face it, during the school year, I just don't have time to read for...

Pulling the "Race" Card

So... Last week was a whole mess. Like when I say it was a mess, I mean that. Let me give you some background so that you understand...

"...you gon' be through..."

The thing I love most about being an educator is when my former babies surprise me. Friday, I had this very thing happen. I got a call...

Who has the most important role when it comes to success in school?

Parents. Teachers. Students. How would you rank them in importance when it comes to success in school. A friend of mine posed this...

Stepping Out On Faith

A while back I was told told that I looked as if I wasn't content. My facial expressions, my movement throughout the building, my...