Working at an international school, I have been trained for fires, earthquakes. Hostage Takeovers. But what if a student gets stuck in the bathroom? It was photo day and my class was right after the snapping of pictures. Mars’ bow tie was next to the crayons. Albert’s jacket was on the back of his chair. But Yael’s kitty cat ears? […]
Paperwork
fēi bèn飞起 getting high
Unlike video games that give a hit of dopamine, reading will never make you high. It is work but it will take you places you’ve never imagine.
Nǐ chī le ma?” Have you eaten lunch?”
It was the kid’s version of a drug pat down at an international airport. “Do you mind opening up your milk carton?” The command came from Miss Kindermen, my second-grade teacher, her hair spun into a black beehive while my eyes were mesmerized by her psychedelic dress. She looked like she belonged on Laugh-In, not a classroom. Her blue-shadowed eyes […]
Snow Day
Nothing motivates a child more to read than the opportunity to throw a snowball at their teacher.
Never Pick a Cool Name
Bilingual book for Chinese children learning English
Animal House
Online Projects bring new interest to remote teaching with second grade ELD students in China.
Everything I wish I knew about online teaching during the Corona Quarantine but didn’t know who to ask.
What is the best platform for online teaching? The answer? Unity.
Fractured Folk Tale
For all of you hoarding toilet paper during the Corona Virus, this Laos Folktale is for you.
Parent Meeting, Malaysian Style
The party was an experience in Muslim tradition crashing with classic Americana. Rooty the Bear with burkas, curly fries with sardine puffs, Lego birthday cake and gift bags of jack fruit.