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“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”  I truly enjoyed reading The Cat in the Hat Comes Back by Dr. Seuss to five classes of students in a Google Hangout whose wonderful teachers are: Amy Pratt @apratt5 – Texas Paula Naugle [...]

Yes, we must prepare our students to be critical thinkers, problem solvers and to be able to collaborate on a global level but I feel more important we want them to learn how to be healthy.  Children need to eat properly and exercise in order for their growth and healthy development. This is a lifelong [...]

The recent sad tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut brought back memories of my teaching career in East New York, Brooklyn known as the “Homicide Capital of New York City.”  Here are some excerpts from my school’s Report of Principal’s Suspensions (Five Days) for the attendance period ending January 31, 1972. Of the thirteen students listed on [...]

Years ago I was asked to take part in a community group looking to address the gap in activities for young adults after school in our town.  I was quite impressed with the group that was assembled but I noticed a glaring exclusion.  I raised my hand and was recognized by the chairperson.  I said, [...]

  While reminiscing for my book about my teaching experiences and also in a recent discussion on #satchat (School Administrators chat on Twitter – Saturdays 7:30 am  and 10:30 am EST) I began thinking of ways that I had recognized students’ good work, behavior and achievements.  I was always amazed how my sixth, seventh, eighth [...]

WOW! What an amazing experience I had at ISTE12 in San Diego, California. The best part of this epic adventure was actually talking to, listening and learning from great educators. I owe a big debt of gratitude to Suzie Nestico, Ron Peck, Jeffrey Bradbury (TeacherCast) and Beth Still as well as all of the following [...]

I grew up in a family of fast walkers in Brooklyn, New York.  One of my fun walks was to Nathan’s in Coney Island to get a hot dog.  It was a 4.5 mile walk but well worth it.  When I lived on Long Island I enjoyed the 7 mile run to Jones Beach from [...]

When I drive I always look ahead.  When I see an upcoming light turning red I slow down.  I feel that there is no need to speed up to a red light plus it saves gas to slow down to a stop.  I am conscious of what is going on all around me especially when [...]

When my daughter was in lower elementary school she chose to do a Social Studies community project on the Jones Beach (Long Island, NY) Water Tower.  We went to Jones Beach and took photographs of the tower and then she interviewed the head park ranger.  When we got home she did some research and starting [...]

Help! Each day I am bombarded by tweets, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Klout (thanks to all those who have added me), emails, text and instant messages and I tend to lose my focus on what I should be doing.  It is a good thing I am a pretty good at multitasking. Do you notice that when [...]