Everyone can relate to one moment. One moment that drastically changes the future. The moment that nothing will ever be the same. Some moments are joyous, others are unexpected, some are traumatic, but all important moments have a strong ripple effect. I am not a professional writer, or someone who lets people into my head … Continue reading Kindness: moment by moment →

Like many other educators, I follow people who continually are shaping and changing education.  For me, Alan November is one of those people.  Recently November hosted a TedxNYED Talk. Alan November Many stories were told and ideas were offered.  The most impactful idea for me was when November talked about student legacy; students leaving a … Continue reading Student Legacy →

One of my goals for the 2012-2013 school year was to increase participatory culture in the media center. Teen Read Week allowed the Preston Community to create, share, and contribute with the help of the mascot…the rubber chicken! And, through some clever challenges, the rubber chicken encouraged students to discover more nonfiction.   Monday- Pumas … Continue reading Participatory Culture! →

This is one of my favorite weeks!  We get to celebrate our freedom to read.  It is also, one of the most confusing weeks for my students.  They don’t get what “Banned Book Week” is.  Some think we are celebrating books being banned or challenged or removed from libraries (wrong).  Some think we want them … Continue reading Banned Book Week →

On Wednesday, September 19th, an estimated 506 students came to the Preston Media Center.  256 students were not given the option to come, they were directed by their teachers.  These students participated in web evaluation classes, wrote lyrics for a song parody, took a test on blackboard and checked out books. Drum-roll, please… That means … Continue reading Does furniture make a difference? →

How do you feel about gaming in education? When I say “gaming” I mean everything from educational gaming sites, to violent shoot them up games.  I have been involved in a twitter professional group called Level Up Book Club (http://levelupbc.blogspot.com/).  It has been a remarkable learning opportunity for me sponsored by the amazing wonder twins … Continue reading To Game or not to Game… →

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