Category Archives: Schools
June 1968: All’s Right With the World
Photo: Hank Walker School was almost out for the year, but the morning had dawned brisk, and a little chilly. By lunchtime, though, the day turned warm. I pushed up the sleeves of my green Garland sweater, wishing I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, Rochester, Schools, Teachers, Transitions
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And Now, A Word From The Teacher In Me
Another viral video crossed my desk last week, accompanied by a lot of “Awwww….so cute!” comments. This one features Dixie, a puppy heading down a flight of stairs for the first time, with a little help from a friend – … Continue reading
It Started Like Any Other Day At School
The summer before the Columbine shootings, I worked at a middle school. Our French teacher was taking a leave of absence, and we scheduled a full day of interviews. Positions for French teachers were scarce, so we had lots of … Continue reading
Posted in Issues, Memoir, Opinion, Parents and children, Schools, Teachers
Tagged Education, Families, Leadership, Schools, Teaching, Violence
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The Quality of the Day 