From My Blog
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Using Graphic Novels to Explore Social and Historical Issues: Spring Semester in Review
As spring semester began, I continued my commitment to using graphic novels and comic books as powerful teaching tools for exploring critical social and historical issues with my high school students. Building on the successful foundation from fall semester’s monthly thematic posters, I expanded the approach to include inspirational quotes, deeper historical analysis, and broader…
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ACE Innovators Applications Open
I’ve been a teacher for over 20 years, but I’ll be honest—the last few have been some of my most rewarding. Since 2020, I’ve found myself part of a community of creative educators that has turned out to be the best professional development of my entire career. If you’ve ever walked into a room and…
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Celebrating January 2026
Celebrate the New Year and make big plans for your classroom.
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Movie Review: Stranger Things Final Season
The End of Stranger Things: A Decade-Long Journey Concludes I finished Stranger Things Season 5 not because I desperately wanted to see what happened next, but because I’d invested too much time not to see it through. That realization, more than anything else about the final season, tells you everything you need to know about…
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Merry Christmas
Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.
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A Year in Books: 2024-2025 Reading List
This year marked a transformative period in my reading life, with audiobooks becoming my primary mode of historical engagement while physical and digital formats served different purposes. Below is a complete accounting of my reading organized by format, along with recommendations for educators and history enthusiasts who might benefit from these works. Part One: Historic…
This is a small collection of my digital artwork creating using a combination of AI tools and Adobe Express.
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