Late work like a boss: Google Tools to the rescue!

The thing that really killed me last Spring was Late Work….it was such a nightmare tracking it down from a … More

Looking good: Portfolios

Since language acquisition is a subconscious process, frequently our little darlings feel like “they’re not doing anything” in class. We know … More

It must be hard being a new student. And really tough starting a new school mid way though the year. … More

I’ve taught on a block schedule for 12 years and I love it! If you’re starting out with a block … More

Howdy! I hope you’re loving your summer vacation! I find myself between trips (Just back from Japan, leaving for Portland’s … More

One day I got bad news. Perhaps the worst news of my life. Classrooms were moving and I was being … More

Here are the titles in my Free Reading Library, organized by level. This is by no means an exhaustive list of … More

Teaching is hard work! Not even considering the 30+ personalities in every class that I am expected to keep engaged … More

I don’t worry too much about make up work unless I think the student missed something that I deem really important. In … More

What’s worse than spending forever writing sub plans? Spending hours writing sub plans that are not followed! There are few … More

What do you do when they win a game? Some teachers buy them prizes. Some teachers buy them candy. Me, … More

“Did we do anything last class?” Are you kidding me right now? No, actually we just sat around hoping you would … More