Easy A“Marcus is out here telling people you give everyone an A,” my colleague said to me in the hallway outside my classroom. “I figured you’d…Apr 5, 2023Apr 5, 2023
Back to SchoolIt’s in-service week for teachers. This means lots of meetings, some at the school where I teach and some at other schools in the district…Aug 26, 20222Aug 26, 20222
Teaching and the BodyThe night before the first day of school, I turn into a sponge.Jul 7, 20223Jul 7, 20223
What Just Happened? A Short Post about a Long YearWhat the hell just happened?Jun 21, 20222Jun 21, 20222
Published inAge of AwarenessExhaustion.“BUT THERE’S NOTHING GOOD ABOUT BEING FAT,” Chris ululated, tears amassing behind his eyes.Dec 28, 20211Dec 28, 20211
Teachers, We Must Resist: 2021 and the Perpetual Crisis of EducationMy toddler marched into the living room and held out the half-eaten remains of a peach.Aug 6, 20218Aug 6, 20218
Intervention Periods are Racist“Alright scholars, go ahead and open up your packets,” I said.Jul 15, 20211Jul 15, 20211
Just a Middle School TeacherContent Warning: brief mention of child abuse and suicidal ideationJul 1, 2021Jul 1, 2021
Just Wait and See“THE NEXT TIME THERE’S A SCHOOL SHOOTING, WE WON’T FORGET YOU ALL WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR IT”Jun 27, 2021Jun 27, 2021
