May
27
2009
27
2009
Carnival of Education is in town!
The latest Carnival of Education is in town. I always check out Larry Ferlazzo's posts for some curriculum innovation as well as Scott McLeod's just for some new perspectives on ed leadership. And, of course, tweenteacher's in there as well. ...
Feb
25
2009
25
2009
Top 10: How to Take Control of Your Teaching
Occasionally, I repost this article so that new readers can find it more easily. Based on some very enthusiastic feedback, it has since morphed into a book proposal called The Top Secret New Teachers Handbook. I'll share more as it ...
Nov
15
2008
15
2008
Fundraising Mafia
I'm being stalked by two of the tiniest, cutest 7th graders I've ever seen. Big eyes. High voices. You know the type. They are apparently the heavies for Yearbook, sent out into the wilds of 8th period to swing open ...
Nov
14
2008
14
2008
The Carnival in in town!
Welcome, citizens to the Carnival of Education #197. The transition should be smooth...Enjoy.
Sep
28
2008
28
2008
What’s my role in this debate?
Dear Fellow Edubloggers,
Many of you have been blogging far longer than I have. I have many of you on my Google Reader and I admire your wit, your writing, and would now love your advice.
Last week, I posted a review ...
Sep
26
2008
26
2008
Book Review: Breaking Dawn (Cliff Notes of the Stephanie Meyer’s series)
Look, I'm a big believer in reading what the kids are reading, so I picked up the first in this crapfest of a series. I was a big Anne Rice fan during my middle school years, so clearly I'm not ...
Aug
30
2008
30
2008
Oh, the Wells Fargo Wagon is a’comin…
So, in a move reminiscent of a 12-year old girl caught up in the riot mentality of rumors, I believed the whisper I heard about not getting my Whiteboard for 2 months. But I tell you now: it was false, ...
Aug
27
2008
27
2008
The Carnival is in town!
Howdy all!
The Carnival of Education is in town and tweenteacher has joined the parade. Interesting host and post.
Enjoy!
Aug
24
2008
24
2008
Hurry up & Wait – My New Interactive Whiteboard: Part II
So, I had my online training. I met the Whiteboard sales guy in my classroom to discuss where the board is to be mounted. I talked with my principal to develop an interactive whiteboard presentation during our first staff development ...
Aug
13
2008
13
2008
The Carnival is in!
Welcome to another Carnival of Education hosted this week by Joanne Jacobs. After taking a writing break for a few weeks, I am back in the party. Something I love about Le Carnival is that is represents both sides of ...

