Teacher Report Card

Ever heard of the John Muir Trail? That (and my wife’s mission trip with her youth group) is where I’ve been for the last month. Some people have complained, and they need to lighten up. Mario: “I think [this class] is fair because everyones idea is...
A Math Valentine

A Math Valentine

I had a sub on Thursday, and the students’ assignment was a Valentine’s Card using math vocabulary (and the math terms underlined). Here are some of the all-stars. Click on the first one to see a slideshow. So, I stole a few lines, and here is a letter to...

Nancy’s Christmas Gift

(Names and details have been changed for confidentiality.) “…and was recently examined for ADHD.” I lean back at my desk with relief and close the e-mail. I wonder if she got prescribed anything. Maybe that will calm her down. That’s the problem with students like...