Category Archives: Teaching

Monday Minutiae – 02/11/19

Posted on February 11, 2019 by

Daily Oral Language My friend and colleague, Jeff Zupfer, makes music. He writes lots of different things, but because he also teaches music at an elementary school, he writes a lot of children’s music. During our cold-cold-cold #PolarVortex days here … Continue reading →

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An “Open Letter” to My Fellow Teaching Colleagues About School Supply Lists

Posted on August 2, 2018 by

One my favorite wedding stories to tell people is about our gift registry. A little over 25 years ago, my partner and I argued over whether or not we should create a gift registry. Some of your are already thinking, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Summation – 12 March 2016

Posted on March 12, 2016 by

Bits and pieces of things that caught my eye not only for my own interest, but enough to want to share with you, too…   Writing Stuff: Is research for your writing a dragging time-suck? Or is it a fun … Continue reading →

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Saturday Summation – 17 May 2014

Posted on May 17, 2014 by

Bits and pieces of things that caught my eye not only for my own interest, but enough to want to share with you, too… Reading Stuff: “There are times when it is athletic and beautiful and right to make marks … Continue reading →

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