The first day of school sets the tone for the entire year. It’s a day filled with nervous energy, excitement, and the promise of new beginnings. Next year will be my 17th year of first days. Last year went pretty
I’ve been developing a project that I’m excited to share: transforming Macbeth into a role-playing game (RPG) for the classroom. This interactive Macbeth experience aims to make Shakespeare’s work more accessible and engaging for students. Let me walk you through
As an English teacher with an interest in technology, I often find myself straddling two seemingly disparate worlds. On one hand, I’m devoted to the timeless wisdom found in classic literature. On the other hand, I’m excited by the rapid
Wouldn’t it be great to have a magical, unlimited department, filled with class sets of diverse, engaging (and approved) texts that perfectly align with our curriculum goals? The reality, however, is often quite different. In my case, for my English
Did you watch the latest episode of The Voice? Are you excited for the new Taylor Swift album? Should we bring these kinds of conversations into the classroom? Yes, I think so. Let’s discuss why. From teaching through film analysis
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