The daily meanderings of a teacher

Bird Dropping November 1, 2017 Can we think about compassion in today’s world?   I am sitting here looking out my window next to my computer into a dark world. Friends from New York City write about the killings yesterday on a bike path. Editorials blare about how an evil man did this. A terrorist…

Bird Droppings October 31, 2017 Sometimes it takes an inner journey to help others It has been several months that I have again focused on my own issues and problems and often let others problems drift by the wayside. I have been there but only perhaps in body so self-focused that many things drifted by.…

Bird Droppings October 26, 2017 Do we as teachers build doors or walls?   I enjoy arriving at school while the stars are still shining overhead something about the darkness is peaceful for me. I can remember when my youngest would ride to school with me; he is not quite as big a fan of…

Bird Droppings October 25, 2017 How do you feed the wolves?   I walked outside very early this morning to a sky filled with stars and wisps of clouds floating by. Crickets were almost silent chirping slowly in the cool weather. My morning started long before sunrise today and the sounds as I walked to…

Bird Droppings October 24, 2017 Words not spoken are some of the most profound wisdom   I am sitting at least thinking about writing papers for grad school and words is what is on my mind right now. I just commented on a Facebook post about learning languages and how I know enough in several…

Bird Droppings October 23, 2017 What is that piece you cannot teach teachers?   “Studies suggest that instructional and management processes are key to effectiveness, but many interview and survey responses about effective teaching emphasize the teacher’s affective characteristics, or social and emotional behaviors, more than pedagogical practice.” James H. Stronge, Qualities of Effective Teachers…