My Life as a Literacy Educator

The past couple of months have been rough, and I have not had much to say about lessons because it feels like all we are doing is testing, t...

Every year, I have an imaginary celebrity boyfriend. This started in 2001 with the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the R...

This week, I truly struggled with one student, one whom I have known since he was a seventh grader last year. He was coming late, telling me...

Thursday, April 24. Third period. Phone rings. I know the extension on the caller ID. It's the boss. She needs a favor. A big favor.  An...

This Thursday, representatives from the Texas Literacy Initiative in Austin and within the district are coming to observe classes to see voc...

I am posting some of my favorite pieces from my student writing assignments for "Are you driving your teacher crazy?" Why yes...

Last weekend, I bought a Mini Voodoo doll. She represents focus on the climb toward one's goals. Some situations this year have creeped...