A Suspected Active Shooter Is On Campus
Those were the words that appeared on the text alert on my cell phone. Continue reading A Suspected Active Shooter Is On Campus
Tag: education
This week I’m reading: A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi
This is everything it promises to be; a memoir of secrets, lies and family love written in such an honest, open, captivating and truly moving way. Continue reading This week I’m reading: A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi
Using “A Kind of Spark” to connect with students
Representation of neurodiverse young people is so important; books like these hold up not only a mirror, but also a window in which we can all get a glimpse of what it is like to experience the world differently. Continue reading Using “A Kind of Spark” to connect with students
This week I’m reading: Last Lesson by James Goodhand
Wow. What a book. Continue reading This week I’m reading: Last Lesson by James Goodhand
“Stay” by Shakespears Sister and how I’m using it in my teaching
My students were all born this side of the year 2000, so it is highly likely that will be unfamiliar with this video until I show it to them. Continue reading “Stay” by Shakespears Sister and how I’m using it in my teaching
Blame My Brain by Nicola Morgan
Morgan combines fictional scenarios, humour and scientific findings to help explain why life can be so challenging for teenagers (and their parents). Continue reading Blame My Brain by Nicola Morgan
An Education by Lynn Barber
I loved the movie when I watched it a few years ago, but I think I love this book even more. Continue reading An Education by Lynn Barber
Back to Life (back to reality)
After five months of working from home, I finally returned to my workplace today! Continue reading Back to Life (back to reality)
MY MASHED UP LIFE 