"What I think happens is that kids get to school and have some negative experience with poetry. Either because it’s inaccessible or boring, or it’s labeled in a way that has negative connotations." Teachers - stop ruining poetry! #TeachLivingPoets washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021…

A major goal for me is to foster a love for literature in my students which requires space in class for choice reading and reading for pleasure. The far majority of my students will not be English majors, but I hope they will be life long readers. #MondayMotivation

Someone who makes me feel “normal”

Every Friday my students and I make an entry in our gratitude journal--5 people, places, events for which you are grateful this week. My entry: children home for holidays safe, healthy, and happy, big family Thanksgiving meal, and the start of the holiday season. #blessed

Donuts on Monday!

Hanging out with my daughter, drinking hot tea at Starbucks (don't judge it is open) and readying myself for a strong finish to this year--several of my favorites in one place, I love learning and love spending time with my daughter, even in silence as we both work.

Soaking it all in… #ClemsonUnited🧡💜🏆

Check out #MyYearInBooks Goodreads to discover the 50 books I read in 2021! goodreads.com/user/year_in_b…

My students feed my energy to take on the sometimes daunting challenge of teaching in today’s world. R.B. Stall Student Council #rbstallhs

So true

One full week finished in my 20th year at Stall HS

I want to try this idea this quarter :)

We must do better….praying for Mrs Jean Kuczka’s family, friends, and students.

Good morning! 🌞 pin.it/78QVLnI

Stall soccer wins again! 4-3 in overtime against Carolina Forest. What a story this team is.

New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds talks about the sequel to his middle grade novel, “Stuntboy, In-Between Time”, how the book touches on topics like divorce and anxiety, gives his thoughts on book bans and more.

A provocative article from a former colleague of mine, Sarah Silverman (not that Sarah Silverman). Relevant beyond the teaching of Speak. Lots to think about here. Laurie Halse Anderson. rethinkingschools.org/articles/books…

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