Apr 16, 2017 | Read
Much of my work over the last 30 years has been a long-winded apology to Tina. I met her in 1987, when I was a 23-year-old student teacher at the International School of Brussels. My assignment was in a third grade classroom. One day I was asked to fill in at the high...
Mar 21, 2017 | Read
Let’s begin with the idea that all (yes, all!) teaching is done with intention. The question becomes: What intention is created? Let’s consider these two classrooms. Classroom #1 The class of 25 students sits in rows facing the front of the class as one co-teacher...
Feb 6, 2017 | Read
As a hard of hearing student, I had the supports I needed in elementary school to be successful and learn alongside my hearing peers when I was in the general education classroom—a sign language interpreter, preferential seating at the front of the room, and a...
