Recently I begin to read for my 26 Book Challenge 2019 Dr. Bettina Love’s book; We Want to do More than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom. In the book, Dr. Love, an associate professor at the University of Georgia and former classroom teacher, writes about the importance of “mattering.” She writes…
We all know that 45 is trying to build a wall. He wants to build this wall to control immigration and those entering the country. He believes this wall will reduce the violence that happens when illegal immigrants enter our country. The wall is significant to so much more. The wall represents keeping out. The…
I have always said that I do not believe there are bad children. I believe that children make bad choices. I do feel that with those bad choices should result in consequences for the child. When children are making bad choices in school, there needs to be some form of punishment. Now, this blog is…
We have finally made it to the end of the list of 44 in Black History. These individuals are the trailblazers and pioneers to what makes being black great. Even though we celebrate these individuals in February, we also honor them the other eleven months out the year. Here are the final ten in my…
The list continues with blacks who were movers and shakers. These incredible blacks sparked revolutions, kicked down doors, and changed legislation. #22- Paul Robeson– He was the ultimate Renaissance Man. He dominated the world of sports due to his physical strength, size, and grace. He earned a full scholarship in football to Rutgers University. He…
Welcome to Part 2 of my list of 44 in Black History. This list will feature many of my favorites from the world of sports and movies. This list is my homage to our President, but also the countless blacks who have broken down barriers and made being black beautiful and something to be proud…
As we close out the month of February and the celebration of Black History Month, I want to celebrate the list of my favorite blacks. This list includes individuals from a variety of fields from politics, education, sports, and movies. These are the people who spearheaded the movement of black excellence and those that have…
Indiana State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick failed to mention in Black History Month in her weekly communicator at the beginning of February. Instead she acknowledge February as the month we celebrate National Career and Technology Education Month. Indiana Digital Learning Month ,and on February 28th, National Digital Learning Day. I, along with…
Every teacher has a story. We all have a path. Only a select few of us have the hope. I want nothing more than to hear my students talk about their future career plans, and many of them say I want to be a teacher. I want to see teachers come to work every day…
On January 29, during a joint press conference, Stand for Children and Teach Plus released a joint report highlighting ways to improve the state of education in Indiana. In the report titled, “Addressing Indiana’s Quiet Teaching Crisis: A Sensible Blueprint for Progress,” they highlighted three recommendations: increase teacher pay, provide funding for career ladders, and…