GRIN & BARE IT
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I have been posting to this blog every day since 2005.
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My superpowers
I often told my students that my superhero name was Nachos Grande — the name Read More
7 questions to evaluate a religion
As a reluctant atheist, I am constantly examining, studying, and keeping a weather eye on Read More
What will I do now that I have retired from teaching?
For about a month. I have been asked by many, many people what I will Read More
Julia makes me cry
For more than a decade, I offered a challenge to my fifth-grade students: Write something Read More
Important lessons not in the curriculum
It’s my final day as an elementary school teacher. After 27 years of standing in Read More
Never Have I Ever
Behold: an update on the things that many, if not most, people have done at Read More
“Pinkerton” should be a lesson to anyone trying to make something great
Weezer’s first album, “The Blue Album,” was a multi-platinum success. I liked it very much. Read More
Matthew Dicks’s 13 Principles of Effective Teaching
As my 27-year career as an elementary school teacher comes to an end, I offer Read More
Teaching writing well requires one important thing about all else
As my 27-year career as an elementary school teacher comes to an end, I offer Read More
My Stories
As an author, podcaster, and performer, my life is a series of stories that continue to unfold. Dive into my books, explore insightful articles, read daily musings on my blog, watch engaging videos, and tune into my podcasts. Each format offers a unique slice of my narrative adventure.
