A perennial complaint of the high school English teacher is this: My students just won’t read the books. Much has … More
Author: Jennifer
High School English Teacher, Teacher Consultant with Northstar of Texas Writing Project, 2010 TCTELA High School Teacher of the Year, 2011 NCTE High School Teacher of Excellence
Every Day is Graduation Day
“Morning brings back the heroic ages. There was something cosmical about it; a standing advertisement, till forbidden, of the everlasting … More
Best Questions for Writing Conferences
One of my favorite parts of my job is meeting with students to help them with their writing. Writing, in … More
Teach Like an Artist: Heretics May Be True Believers
Religion and faith are often confused. Someone who opposes faith is called an atheist and widely reviled. But we … More
Teach Like an Artist: Focus
I’m an aspiring minimalist. I live in a small house; I spend frugally; I try to keep my possessions pared … More
Teach It Slant 