Classroom Management

Today, I want to share three simple structures that have made a difference in my classroom, especially my multilingual learners (MLs). I've spent most of my teaching career in schools with large ML populations. As a result, I am continually refining my craft to make my classroom more welcoming and accessible to ML students. My goal is to send a powerful message to my ML students (although these strategies benefit every student):

If you want to build trust with students from day one, here’s my unshakable advice: learn their names and say them correctly. Really...

As educators, we are constantly surrounded by feedback. Sometimes it comes in the form of performance evaluations—hello, Danielson...

“Students don’t care what you know until they know that you care.” This quote, often attributed to John C. Maxwell, resonates deeply with educators for good reason. It reinforces the belief that strong teacher-student relationships are the foundation of successful teaching. It brings to mind inspiring figures like Miss Honey from Matilda or Mr. Keating from Dead Poets Society— the “favorite” teacher, the one who makes a lasting impact, the one we aspire to be. While focus