I read the Teaching Tolerance blog voraciously. I love everything they publish there, not because I’ve been published there myself, but because it helps me immensely in my classroom. I strive to educate my students not only with the curriculum… Read more ›
In 1995, I sat in a movie theater with my parents and my brother as I watched the drama of the Apollo 13 mission unfold on screen. Granted, this was the movie version of the events – starring Tom Hanks,… Read more ›
Our last blog carnival about Feminism and Education is over, so now it’s time to submit to the next edition! Danielle at from two to one is hosting this month’s carnival, and the theme will be Faith and Feminism. The… Read more ›
In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been experiencing a major form of writer’s block lately. I will literally sit in front of my computer some days and stare at WordPress’s “Add New Post” screen, and nothing will come to me.… Read more ›
Welcome to the third edition of the Feminist Odyssey Blog Carnival! I’m excited to be hosting this month, as the topic is something close to my heart – Feminism and Education! As a teacher, this is something I think about… Read more ›
My first full week of school is complete. I even already have an essay that is piled up, waiting to be graded. And here I am, avoiding grading the essays, which means school has OFFICIALLY started! 😀 I haven’t been… Read more ›
I was deeply saddened yesterday to learn of the passing of my very first undergrad English professer, John O’Leary. He was with his son on a boat when it capsized. His son made it back, but he did not. John… Read more ›
I am busy, busy, busy. Between writing for Care2 and trying to get some other writing done for a few other sites, I have just about used up all of my free time outside of school this week. Oh yea,… Read more ›
It’s the first day back at school today. Two days of teacher institute, then a full week of classes right off the bat. Except, according to friends and family who work year-round, I’m not supposed to talk about this. Well,… Read more ›
I’ve been musing a bit about last names recently, probably because I’m gearing up for another school year where I will be referred to solely as my last name for the next nine months. I actually enjoy this. It allows… Read more ›
Many people who learn that I kept my last name when I got married need a reason. They often ask why I made that decision or look at me with confusion. Some assume that I kept it because I am… Read more ›
I’m on the Teaching Tolerance blog today, talking about what you can say to your students after a tragedy strikes. Unfortunately, in my six short years of teaching, this is already becoming something I need to think about every year.… Read more ›
It is (finally) a relatively cool, cloudy day in Chicagoland. I’m spending some quality time with my coffee, a book, and Penny on the couch this morning and it has me a bit pensive. I’m thinking about dogs today, and… Read more ›
This is my last full week of summer break. My school packet has arrived in my mailbox. I know what I’m teaching next year. (Two sections of English 2 Honors means double the quest papers! Yay! And three sections of… Read more ›
When I saw this cartoon on The New Yorker‘s Tumblr page, I had to laugh. Like many people (I imagine. Maybe this is just me.), most of the times I come across a New Yorker cartoon, my first reaction is to think, Wow,… Read more ›
Size was a huge consideration for us when we were looking for a house. Unsure if we would ever want to have children, we wanted to be sure that whatever house we chose was the right size for us. We… Read more ›
I’m over at Role/Reboot today, talking about a clean house and feminism: I’d pick fights with [my husband] when I got really frustrated. After I’d balled my last sock, I’d find something that wasn’t done and I’d whine and complain… Read more ›
It’s time for July’s Monthly Review! Here’s where I share my favorite pieces I’ve written, my favorites from the internets, and where you can promote your own! Enjoy! Top 5 From Care2 Causes These are my top 5 favorite articles… Read more ›
I know you all are dying to hear about my recent Great American Train Adventure and vacation to the great city of Boston, and I don’t like to disappoint my readers, so here is a roundup of the best Boston had… Read more ›
As many of you may know, I’ve started a series over at Care2.com about Teaching Feminism. The topic has interested me pretty much since I started blogging, and for a long time before that. I do try to incorporate a… Read more ›