This has been the first week back for teachers! We have an entire week before students return, but most of this week has been full of P...

For the past several years, I have used Remind in my classroom, but at the GRITC conference I was introduced to Celly . They both of...

The time is here my friends. I've fought it as long as I can! Next week I will be working in my classroom and at the school helping...

Middle school is a slippery time. In our school 7th and 8th grade is middle school, so we don't get to keep our students for very long. ...

Engaging, collaborative, and interactive Professional Development is my absolute favorite! PD taught by teachers who really have a passion f...

Have you heard of the new Periscope craze? It is hitting the ground running and getting attention from around the world! I first heard abou...

Whew! This summer is FLYING by! I can't believe it's already July. Only five weeks until school starts! I've been working on ...

I know I'm a little late in the week, but I'm linking up with I Heart Grade 3 for Summer Goals! I am working on my MA i...

WHEW! The last few weeks of school are always a whirlwind! We finished school on Friday, May 22nd. The last two weeks are full of finals, Ma...

Genius Hour is progressing wonderfully! Every student has experienced a hiccup or two (I'll write more about hiccups and detours in my n...

Update: I have had NUMEROUS request for my rubric and information on the inspiration stations. I very nervously took a step outside my comf...

Whoa - I can't say I have ever had a lesson go as beautifully as it did today. Today was one of those Holy Grail of teaching days. ...

I love  to decorate, but decorating for a middle school bunch is hard! My first year of teaching I had five different preps, and I wasn...