I became very concerned with my student loan debt in 2014 after viewing a YouTube video, when a speaker said it was my duty to pay back the student loans I borrowed. He continued to state that I made a promise to the loan provider and to the man upstairs that I would repay it. […]
The Journey Began in March 2018
As a wise man once said, “Sallie Mae has been living in your house too long, and it’s time to kick her out!” Sallie Mae, a U.S. government student loan program, was personified within this quote as someone who overstayed their welcome. In my life, Sallie Mae was consolidated into one loan and was now […]
Don’t Just Say the Learning Goals, Explain Them
From my years of teaching, I would always have objectives posted on the board. It was part of my routine. One day, a teacher leader entered my room to observe me and suggested I post the objectives from the textbook we were using. I used the suggestion. When my principal evaluated me, she stated the […]
Please, Don’t Call Me-I’m Not Ready (Student Engagement)
During my first week at my new school, I was introduced to using popsicle sticks to call on students. I had never heard of it, but it was highly recommended by the administration staff. I can recall my principal meeting with me for my teacher evaluation, and she suggested that I use the sticks for […]
My Expectations Are On This Rubric
During my teaching career as a language arts teacher, I have used the strategy of teaching with a rubric countless times. I used rubrics for independent reading projects and as assessment tools. I like to use rubrics within the classroom to set an expectation of what kind of class work I would like to […]
Respect for All Learners, Even the Reluctant One
My first introduction to Marzano’s strategies was in the fall of 2017 at my new high school. I had transferred from a low performing school to the best performing school within my district. My first year, I taught tenth grade and had nineteen gifted reading students. It was intimidating. I quickly noticed that my school […]
