Pictures from a Conducting Exhibition

Pictures from a Conducting Exhibition

A wonderful reminder to those of us who educate. Make a fool out of yourself, laugh occasionally, and “waste” far more time. We are, after all, helping to raise human beings, not business models.
Children Always Remember

Children Always Remember

A sweet, short story from teaching today: I happen to find all of my kindergarten and first grade students absolutely adorable. However, one class in particular just seems to be filled with old, kind souls, existing in the bodies of these beautiful little 6 and...
My Own Lesson in Bilingual Education

My Own Lesson in Bilingual Education

In many school districts, especially in Greater Los Angeles, the discussion of bilingual education is a common, and in my opinion, extremely important one. I have taught at schools that have an incredible array of programs – from completely neglecting students’...
The Power of Silence

The Power of Silence

As educators, we often take on the roles of parents, social workers, principals, baby-sitters (…the list goes on and on), and at times feel that we are everything except teachers. There is a beauty in that aspect as well, but it is important to find the healthy...