Big Apple Awards
I was watching the Tony Awards this past Sunday night, and while I absolutely love theater and fully agree that those who make theater should be honored and recognized for their work, I couldn’t help...
View ArticleHarlem Renaissance Art Project
I have long wanted to use TeachAndCreate as a forum for lots of teachers to share their innovative and exciting lesson/unit plan ideas, and I’m thrilled to get the ball rolling by sharing with you an...
View ArticleCreating a School
Well, it’s almost here… day 1 of the 2013-14 school year! Tomorrow is the first day of school for many of us, but for me and my colleagues it’s an even bigger first: it’s the first day of school EVER...
View ArticleThe Promise of a Party
I finally have a chance to sit down and catch up on some stuff after what was undoubtedly the longest week I’ve had in a looong time! Week 1 of school was fantastic and my kids are truly awesome, but...
View ArticleTwo Terrific (and Helpful) Books
Hi friends! Apologies again for the hiatus lately, but starting a new school is turning out to be quite the time-consuming endeavor! I won’t tell you it’s all been a breeze and things are spectacular...
View ArticleBehavior Management Breakthrough
I just looked at the date of my last post and literally gasped out loud. There are only two things to be said: (1.) I’m sorry for my long absence, and (2.) The school year is flying by (as hard as...
View ArticleActually Teaching Writing
After a 2-month hiatus (it turns out that starting a new school and planning my wedding are VERY time-consuming activities), I return now to tell you about an unbelievably awesome writing program that...
View ArticleBack to the Blog!
I’ve been woefully remiss about posting, and I have many fairly valid excuses (wedding, teaching, moving, starting a new book, trying to relax this summer), but rather than dwell on them, I’ve decided...
View ArticleThe Magic of Improv
I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned it on this blog, but in addition to teaching English at my school, I also founded our school’s Performing Arts Club together with a colleague at school who, like me, also...
View ArticlePop Sonnet
I will be posting soon to tell you about the most incredible workshop I attended a few weeks ago about teaching Romeo & Juliet (and Shakespeare in general), but for now I’d like to share with you...
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