Professional Book Review: 180 Days – Two Teachers and the Quest to Engage and Empower Adolescents

For those of you who know me, you would not be surprised that I have already read, annotated, and “post-it noted” Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher’s latest professional development book on reading/writing workshop, 180 Days – Two Teachers and the Quest to Engage and Empower Adolescents.  If you haven’t already ordered this book, stop reading this … Continue reading →

Book Review: Educated by Tara Westover

I am always in search for a good memoir and Educated is one I will be sharing with others for years to come. Summary from Goodreads: An unforgettable memoir in the tradition of The Glass Castle about a young girl who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University … Continue reading →