Out of the Deep Freeze: My D.C. Inspiration

Out of the Deep Freeze: My D.C. Inspiration

On our most recent trip to Washington, D.C. we spent a great deal of time walking around the monuments.  While I had visited most of the monuments before, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial was new to me, and as...Read More
Analyzing Legislation: A Political or Social Approach?

Analyzing Legislation: A Political or Social Approach?

In my first few years of teaching, I taught with a U.S. History teacher who believed every law was passed simply because Congress saw it as what should be.  He gave no credit to the social movements that encouraged the...Read More
Happy Birthday Hubby! A Lesson On the Value of Teacher Collaboration

Happy Birthday Hubby! A Lesson On the Value of Teacher Collaboration

In honor of my hubby's 45th Birthday, I am writing this post on Teacher Collaboration! A few years ago, I was sitting at home talking in an AOL chat group for teachers.  We were discussing the state testing and sharing...Read More