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 | 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...
by coachk | Aug 5, 2013 | professional development, Reflection
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous about going half away around the world. My kids are 20+ hours and an ocean away from me. I’m traveling to a place with which I am unfamiliar. And this trip completes almost a month of being away from home. Did...
by coachk | Apr 18, 2013 | English, Reflection, research paper, Teaching, writing
Another week goes by, and another change. Now I am not sure how to describe in any small modicum of space the journey I have been on in the last six years as an educator, or how messed up our school culture has become due to lack of attention, but I will say that some...
by coachk | Mar 31, 2013 | professional development, Reflection, Teaching
Macul Conference 2013 ended about 10 days ago. While I have been attending and/or working the conference for over 13 years, I will say without a doubt – that this conference ranks right at the top. There were enough quotables, sessions, events, and memories to...
