Category Archives: Teaching
Inspiration
“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. … Continue reading
Filed under Life thoughts, Teaching
Fresh Bulletin Boards
For some reason, there is nothing as wonderful in late August, as freshly decorated bulletin boards in a classroom. For me, once the fresh paper and border are up, the possibilities loom large in the classroom. Slowly materials make their … Continue reading
Pink Slips and Red Faces
I can’t help it. The only thing on my mind now is the sad state of affairs at my wonderful little mountain school which is unfortunately ruled by a large insensitive school district and an even larger and cold-hearted State. … Continue reading
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Making a Difference
Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000105 EndHTML:0000005123 StartFragment:0000002668 EndFragment:0000005087 I spend my days making a difference in small lives, in small bits, minutes at a time. I always knew I wanted to do this and I can remember back to 2nd grade, being asked … Continue reading
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I Am the Skirball’s Featured Teacher!
FEATURED TEACHER Amy Weisberg, Topanga Elementary Charter School Amy Weisberg, our featured teacher this month, is a hardworking, inspirational figure in early elementary education in Los Angeles. With a BA in Sociology from UCSB and a MA in Education with … Continue reading
