I have long been fascinated with Booker T. Washington and his methods of education as displayed at the Tuskegee Institute in the late 19th century. Washington firmly believed that education, especially for the African American race at that time, was to consist mainly of practical knowledge and skills …Read More

I love books. I could dream them and wear them and eat them for breakfast. I have a special place in my heart for children’s books. But the hardest age for me to find appropriate reading material for is the emerging reader—the child who is learning to read …Read More

Over the last several years, I have spent significant time trying to understand and implement the best methods for teaching mathematics–especially to students who think they don’t like mathematics. Several ideas have risen to the top, but the very best is this:  Students should be given the opportunity …Read More

“How do you wash these crayons?” asked a student.  I was puzzled—why does she want to wash her crayons?  Kayla showed me the box of crayons. It said “Washable Crayons.”  I explained that you don’t wash the crayons, rather the crayon marking would wash out of clothing. There …Read More

As a 20-year-old, I started my career in education with no desire to make it a career. I knew it was a good work and I wanted to do well for at least one year but I had no idea then that I would be entering my 9th year …Read More