by coachk | Nov 5, 2016 | Inquiry, Reflection
There is an odd juxtaposition to how I feel these days and wishing that I had not become such a grown-up… I found myself discussing my own two kids with a colleague the other day. And she described the fact that my kids would be bilingual as they’re super power...
by coachk | Oct 3, 2013 | Reflection
I had an awkward moment yesterday. It was one of those moments where I just had to say what everyone in the room was thinking, but no one wanted to say it. The room was full of students. The elephant in the room was no one could articulate what makes our high school...
by coachk | Sep 29, 2013 | Teaching
It is Sunday night. A night wherein I sit and wonder what I am doing as of late, and if anyone will see the shift I am trying to make in my classroom. This fall… well, I am certain these ideas were planted several months ago… I made a promise to just teach...
by coachk | Aug 8, 2013 | South Africa
We went to Lelapa Restaurant in Langa township tonight. This is not your ordinary place to drop by on a random evening. Arrangements must be made, plans put in motion in advance. The restaurant is located in Langa township. It takes a small army to keep it safe, to...
by coachk | Aug 7, 2013 | Reflection, South Africa
Realizing this blog is professional in nature, the following post comes during a time while I am experiencing a multitude of new endeavors and people. While away, a few things from home reached me and significantly pulled at my heartstrings. I am a firm believer in...
