Wonder Lead Ambassador
Jul 17, 2017
How Does Your Garden Grow?
When I recently moved from Kentucky, where I lived in a house and had my own gardening space, to a suburb of Chicago, I lamented not having a place ...
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Jun 16, 2017
Take Time to Wonder
Having just relocated to a new city five hours from my home of 34 years, I felt the wanderlust tugging at me when I packed up my car to drive away ...
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May 19, 2017
Switching Gears: An End of the Year Reflection
As my 11th full year in public education comes to a close, I find myself on the precipice of a new beginning. I am moving to a new state, resigning ...
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Mar 8, 2017
We are Women, Hear us Roar!
Today is a day to recognize women for their accomplishments, for their unbelievable talents, and to honor them for being utterly indispensable. ...
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Feb 28, 2017
Sharing Wonderopolis with ELA Professionals
This weekend, my conference planning came to a reality. While there are many things I plan to change for KCTE 2018, I feel confident that it was a ...
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Feb 23, 2017
Camp Wonderopolis Excitement
This week, I had the distinct pleasure of pre-registering my two campers for Camp Wonderopolis 2017. They were so excited to know that the theme is ...
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Jan 30, 2017
Don't let the January blues get you!
This time of year, the weather is mostly gray, the sun rarely shines, days off are few and far between, and everyone, particularly teachers, gets ...
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Dec 12, 2016
NCTE 2016: Post-Conference Take-aways
I had the pleasure of presenting at the National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention on two occasions this year; I did my own session on ...
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Nov 1, 2016
Post-Conference Thoughts
This was the first time that I had the opportunity to attend the NCFL Summit and I have to say, I was impressed! It was amazing to come together ...
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Yesterday marked the first professional learning session geared toward middle and high school teachers that centered around Wonderopolis and Genius ...
Personal Blog
Jun 11, 2016
Students will each have Wonder Journals provided to them that they can decorate and make their own. We can pool a big supply of old magazines and art ...
Personal Blog
Jun 11, 2016
As we begin Camp Wonderopolis for the summer, don’t forget to extend this learning to older students. Don’t be afraid ...
Personal Blog
Mar 17, 2016
By the time students reach 12th grade, many of them (particularly those of poverty) have switched on auto-pilot. Life has become complicated; ...
Personal Blog
Mar 7, 2016
As I arrived at my office this morning (yes, you read that correctly — OFFICE), I could not help but think that change is good. It is ...
Personal Blog
Jan 12, 2016
I have posted my first official book review on Goodreads and Amazon. Check out my Book Reviews page for the updated widget. I am excited to use this ...
Personal Blog
Nov 15, 2015
Wow! I am much poorer for it, but I absolutely loved the KY Book Festival yesterday in Frankfort! I took my 9-year-old step-son and ...
Personal Blog
Nov 10, 2015
Last weekend, I had the distinct pleasure to meet with the KY Council of Teachers of English to read the conference proposals for the Annual ...
Personal Blog
Nov 4, 2015
http://bookriot.com/2015/11/04/kids-read-whatever-want-whenever-want/ I often read op-ed and blog posts that come across my Twitter feed when they ...
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