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WE GOT THE SPIRIT!
"WE GOT THE SPIRIT! YES, WE DO! WE GOT THE SPIRIT! HOW ABOUT YOU?" Back in my elementary cheerleading days, we used to chant something...
Apr 8, 20233 min read


GET TO KNOW YOUR STUDENTS THROUGH THE POWER OF THE PARENT SURVEY:
At the beginning of every year, I typically have some form of questioning for my students to get to know them better. This year was my...
Aug 15, 20222 min read


MENU MATH USING MEMPHIS' BLACK-OWNED RESTAURANTS!
Menu Math has always been one of my favorite activities to use with my students. I love when one simple item can generate many questions....
Mar 17, 20222 min read


BLACK STUDENTS DON'T NEED SYMPATHY!
It's really important for teachers to be on board with anti-racism in the classroom, especially after witnessing the disturbing video of...
Jul 31, 20203 min read


BOOST MOTIVATION WITH STUDENT RESUMES!
I'm always thinking of ways that I can intrinsically motivate my students. It's always been my personal preference to not reward students...
Feb 27, 20202 min read


VALUING RESOURCES BECAUSE OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND NOT POPULARITY:
I remember when the idea to create Math In Facts first crossed my mind—I honestly thought it was genius. Throughout my years of teaching,...
May 8, 20192 min read


FIVE QUOTES FROM MLK, JR:
These five quotes from MLK, Jr. are very profound and serve as inspiration.
Jan 18, 20162 min read
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