So, if you follow me on Instagram, you'll be aware of the fact that I recently had a teaching observation that I was very concerned about. If you don't, this is me telling you now that I felt concerned after the observation was over. Now, I finally have the notes from that observation, and I wanted to share and reflect on them today.

Tomorrow is the last day of April, which means that tomorrow is the last day of National Poetry Month. So until next year, this will probably be the last poetry round-up for a while. I hope that you’ve enjoyed reading these poems with me. I've enjoyed the opportunity to read them again and think about the semester I've had.

It's back-to-school time, and it has me reflecting on my first year as an educator. Specifically, on what I wore my first day of teaching.

Since I'm graduating, this is a good time to revisit the teaching philosophy I wrote a year ago to see how it has changed and to reflect.

Since starting graduate school, I have been on this hamster wheel of excitement. I'm always excited, even when I'm stressed and anxious,...