But Words Will Never Hurt Me?

I used to end my classes with this message to my students: Be nice to those people different than you. Since no two people are the same, the message was to be kind to every single person. I committed to this mission because of the lack of empathy toward one another I...

“It’s Been Interesting Having Three Mentor Coaches…”

End of Year Conversation With A Coach Part 1 The 2009-10 school year is nearly over.  I am finishing projects and spending time in schools working with literacy coaches I support as a mentor coach. I have been reflecting on this work and considering some questions:...