Down The Hall

There are many ways to the top of the mountain

“Are we all speaking the same language?” I tend to think it’s better if we don’t. Read more dreamed

First date methods that work in the classroom

Beginning a new school year as an instructor is sort of like approaching a girl for a first date. There are several approaches... Read more

Classroom lessons learned from SEC media days

Some instructors learn to be better teachers through professional development at the county offices in Alabaster. Others travel to exotic locales such as Pelham for ... Read more

Locker drama not reflected in the movies

As a teacher, I’m rather sensitive to the mistakes Hollywood makes when it invades the halls of a middle or high school. Read more

Preparing for the ‘Pencil Phantom’

I love our local office supply stores in Shelby County, but just getting near one in the summer gives me one of two nightmares. Read more