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Apr 8, 20233 min read
WE GOT THE SPIRIT!
"WE GOT THE SPIRIT! YES, WE DO! WE GOT THE SPIRIT! HOW ABOUT YOU?" Back in my elementary cheerleading days, we used to chant something...

Aug 14, 20222 min read
GET TO KNOW YOUR STUDENTS THROUGH THE POWER OF THE PARENT SURVEY:
At the beginning of every year, I typically have some form of questioning for my students to get to know them better. This year was my...

Mar 17, 20222 min read
MENU MATH USING MEMPHIS' BLACK-OWNED RESTAURANTS!
Menu Math has always been one of my favorite activities to use with my students. I love when one simple item can generate many questions....


Jul 31, 20203 min read
BLACK STUDENTS DON'T NEED SYMPATHY!
It's really important for teachers to be on board with anti-racism in the classroom, especially after witnessing the disturbing video of...


Feb 27, 20202 min read
BOOST MOTIVATION WITH STUDENT RESUMES!
I'm always thinking of ways that I can intrinsically motivate my students. It's always been my personal preference to not reward students...

May 8, 20192 min read
VALUING RESOURCES BECAUSE OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND NOT POPULARITY:
I remember when the idea to create Math In Facts first crossed my mind—I honestly thought it was genius. Throughout my years of teaching,...


Jan 18, 20162 min read
FIVE QUOTES FROM MLK, JR:
These five quotes from MLK, Jr. are very profound and serve as inspiration.
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