Peer Review that Worked
This year I am challenged with teaching a new course: AP Capstone Seminar. It’s a course that really captures what teaching should be like: skill development such as reading and…
It’s all in the details
I appreciate and take pride in subtle details, both in life and in teaching. The expression, “it’s all in the details” can be applied to more than just fashion, good…
New School Year Goals
New year, new blog! Ok, maybe we’re already 3 weeks into the school year; however, most of my Canadian counterparts are starting school this Tuesday so I’m still in the…
Teachers as Facilitators
Some of the best teaching moments are really just moments of facilitation. It sure makes teaching sound unromantic but really, we facilitate opportunities for our students to learn and grow.…
Pecha Kucha: Student Presentations Revamped
Most English standards, such as the Common Core Standards stipulate the development of presentation skills. The Common Core “Speaking and Listening” category specifies that students “make strategic use of digital…
English & Biology: A Collaborative PBL
At the recent Live Curious Conference, I attended an inspiring session on Global Collaborative Learning. The teachers presenting showed us the incredible learning experience their students in Mexico had collaborating…
The entire building team
What did students learn from TECHO?
After our build and some much needed rest, I regrouped with students from the TECHO to debrief, reflect and plan. I'm excited about the plans for our new TECHO club…
TECHO Lessons
Getting back from the TECHO build is like coming back from another world. In fact, it is coming back from another world. Driving home last night and running some errands…
A view of some of the infographics students made based on the research that was inspired by their lit circles books.
What does Tinkering have to do with English class?
Recently I had the pleasure of listening to Gever Tulley deliver the keynote at the American School Foundation of Monterrey Live Curious Go Beyond Conference. Tulley is the founder of…
TECHO
This weekend I am taking 33 students from ASFG to a community in Tonalá, Jalisco to build 6 TECHO homes for families in need. Wish me luck! TECHO is a…