I've seen some great "open letters" in the last few months from Iowans, whether it was from a UNI professor blowing up some alternative facts laid out there by Republicans, or teacher's letter to Senator Grassley about why Betsy DeVos... Continue Reading →
Good morning and Happy Friday to you all. I've discovered that after my wife leaves for work, a cup of coffee, a book, and a spot in my new addition (a four seasons sunroom) is spectacular! I've got the overhead... Continue Reading →
I actually got this idea from Two Teachers Writing, and on it, they posted a simple chart about finding inspirations on what to write about. I've struggled with writing lately as I just see a lot of my drafts being going... Continue Reading →
A couple of weeks ago my superintendent, @duanewillhite, began following me. It's a scary thing, have both of your bosses following you, but I've gained a new respect for both Mr. Whillhite and my principal, Mr. Gearhart (@nfvgearhart) as they... Continue Reading →
I follow any number of hashtags on a daily basis, one of them being #iaedfuture, a hashtag about the future of education in Iowa. It's populated with some incredible mind of education, and I'm often left in awe about the... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 