Monthly Archives: May 2011
Trying to Manage
My students have to deal with situations I’ve only seen on Law & Order SVU. This year, I wanted to be a positive role model for them and offer them a rigorous education. And, like all effective teachers, I wanted … Continue reading
Filed under Life, Teach for America
The Decision
Last week, I officially resigned from Clarendon High School and the Teach for America program. It’s not about teaching, nor is it about the students, difficult though they may be. I have actually enjoyed teaching; 10 hour-workdays and administrative inefficiency are … Continue reading
Filed under Life, School, Teach for America
A Lesson, Hijacked
Osama bin Laden’s death has posed an interesting challenge for my classes. It’s all anyone wants to talk about in my Civics classes. Many of my gun-wielding, hunter-students have celebrated the death as if the wanted terrorist leader were a … Continue reading
