Jon Harper

My Bad Episodes

Mark Martin

“I Planned the Best Lesson Ever and My Students Hated It”

October 5, 2015October 15, 2017

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Pernille Ripp

“Moments in My Teaching Career I Wish I Could Take Back”

October 4, 2015October 14, 2017

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Daniel Bauer

“I Thought I Was a Better Teacher Than a Colleague & I Expressed It”

September 28, 2014September 28, 2017

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Angela Watson

“I Brought a Bad Attitude to the School Year: My Priority Was Me”

September 25, 2014October 14, 2017

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My Mission

Recent Blog Pieces

I have a front row seat to one of the greatest shows on Earth. You see I get to watch the teachers in my building work magic everyday. Many get to school before I have even finished my breakfast and some do not leave until I am tucking my children in for bed. Their dedication is amazing… Continue reading →

October 7, 2017October 8, 2017

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The Fence

This afternoon my son and I went for a walk around our block. It was a beautiful day. The wind was gusting, but the sun had been waiting all spring to make its presence known. And today it did. Providing the kind of warmth that made the cool breeze feel welcome. We held hands. When… Continue reading →

September 28, 2017September 30, 2017

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I Must Do The Same

In those days, we finally chose to walk like giants and hold the world in arms grown strong with love. And there be many things we forget in the days to come. But this will not be one of them. Brian Andreas If I hadn’t witnessed it with my own eyes, I am not sure… Continue reading →

September 27, 2017September 30, 2017

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Waiting

Oh my gosh. I could taste it. They have the best ice cream in the world and soon I was going to be tearing into a couple scoops of it. It is one of my favorite things to do when I go the beach. I often end up with a headache, because of the amount… Continue reading →

September 24, 2017September 25, 2017

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