Dad of two from Rochester Hills
Teacher + Writer
[Thankful]
There is a new coffee shop in Downtown Clawson. I relaxed my mind, filled my cup, took a sip, slowed life down, and celebrated all that is good today with the help of delicious specialty coffee.
Exhausted. Tired. House is a mess after our kids pull out every toy that we own. Kids are a tornado that can hit at any moment without notice. Of course, we still love them, right?
My experience was professionally and personally rewarding: I learned new teaching strategies, developed my listening skills and adapted my lifestyle to live and work in a new environment.
Why do I teach, you ask? I teach because it is a highly rewarding and fulfilling profession. Teachers have one of the most important, meaningful and purpose-driven jobs.
The Michigan State Legislature has no idea what to do with the students whose schools will be closed due to their poor academic achievement based on low standardized test scores.
High-quality tests that accurately assess student learning and help teachers understand how to improve instruction are an essential part of an excellent education.
Somewhere in the U.S., standing at the door of a classroom, a new lead teacher greets her students on the first day of school. She smiles as she shakes each student's hand.
We recently learned about energy waves. Students were asked the questions: Is there a relationship between frequency, wavelength, and speed? If so, what is it? If not, why?
A Macomb Township teacher has been selected to participate in an organization dedicated to speaking out about public education and sharing best practices to improve it.