One of the big myths about pursuing excellence is that professional development comes from comfortable, planned experiences. I took a big step forward in my growth as a teacher when I realized the fallacy of that mindset. My greatest opportunities for growth as a teacher have almost always come from challenges and adverse conditions. It’s contradictory […]

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Once again I am finishing a semester with a pre-service teacher from a local university. We’ve spent the last three months together in my classroom – teaching and learning with and from each other. For the most part, the students I am asked to work with are well-prepared and do a good job considering their

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