HSHMC English 4 A Response to the Poetry of Amanda Gorman We watched together the poet laureate Amanda Gorman read her powerful words at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. So many firsts this past week, a woman as vice-president in the White House, a woman of color that my…
Month: January 2021
Behind the Text is the message: You Matter.
One of the key ways I connect with my students is through text. I know that many teacher leaders would not feel comfortable texting their students. Texting students evolved as my role changed from classroom teacher to Independent Studies program manager, and now a literacy support coach for students. It simply is a more direct…
The Power of Listening
We started a digital writing club this past month at my school. I have been trying to find ways to engage students and amplify the work they are doing. My partnership with YouthVoices and the National Writing Project has been a saving grace during this year of digital teaching. I wanted to invite more students…
New Year New Challenges
If we had the impression that 2021 was going to erase the chaos and uncertainty of 2020, this first week has demonstrated that it will take more than wishes, intentions and prayers to change our world. It will take each of us to reflect on the past and step up to make real change if…