In my course on classroom management one of the topics is "Knowing Your Threshold".  In other words, what are your expectations of your students.  In my latest video I discuss the importance of being crystal clear on how you want your classroom to be.  

It is easier said than...

Two weekends ago I saw my son walk across the stage and accept his High School Diploma.  I swear it was just yesterday that I was teaching him to tie his shoes and ride his bike.  The time goes so fast but I enjoyed every moment of it.  

This is not my first rodeo since my...

I was getting ready to go for a jog last weekend and as I was putting on my shoes, I was preparing my mind for the discomfort.  You see, I knew it was going to hurt.  I have not been jogging in a while and when you first start jogging it is painful.  I knew my lungs would start to...

Here it is the middle of June and I am still at my school.  Now don't feel sorry for me because I choose to be here.  I decided to work Summer School and to be honest, I am kinda having a a good time.  Don't tell nobody.  

Do you remember those movies from the 80's...

About 4 months ago all sorts of crazy happened at my school.  I won't go into details about what exactly happened but lets say it was serious enough to expel several students and suspend many more.  It took a severe physical, emotional, and psychological strain on most of the...

Every time I come to the end of the school year I get sentimental.  I think about all the good and bad things that took place during the school year and I start to contemplate what things I want to do the same and what things I want to change for next year.  

It is hard to do...

Why did you get into teaching, or why do you want to get into teaching?  I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure it is not because you wanted to get rich.  The reason most people want to become teachers is because you want to make difference in the lives of your students.  

The...

I am normally pretty good at routines and procedures but about 5 months ago we were getting close to the winter breaks and I started to let things go.  Unfortunately I let things go to far and students were getting out of their seats and rushing to the door before the bell rang.  All my...

I wanted to welcome you all to my first blog and the beginning of my journey as an online coach for teachers.  

You may been receiving this post because in the past I might have sent you a copy of my seating chart or lesson plans.  Or maybe we just had a conversation after you...