(Originally published as a guest blog for CoffeeCupConfessions.com) Coffee connects people. I’ve enjoyed many sessions of friend therapy and deep conversations over coffee. Now if we add a delicious accompaniment to coffee, we have absolute heaven. Particularly if that coffee cake is sweet, a little sinful, and spiced with the adventure of travel. My favorite … Continue reading Thoughts About Coffee Cake
From Personal Struggle to Peer Mission
The Many Voices of Grit. True Stories, Real Educators, Serious Inspiration. By Grace Martinez & Nicole Biscotti, M.Ed. “I’m starting my story in a place where I thought my life was a nightmare. I felt alone and depressed to the point that I isolated myself from the people that I love. I felt that cutting … Continue reading From Personal Struggle to Peer Mission
Behind the Homework Debate
(As seen in DisruptED TV Magazine) When I posted a survey on Twitter asking one simple question and it got over 70,000 impressions, I knew that I wasn’t the only one struggling with the homework debate. Almost 3,000 people voted and more than 300 commented. All I asked was, “Do you assign homework?” Educators from … Continue reading Behind the Homework Debate
Nayeli Brito’s Journey to Room 913
The Many Voices of Grit. True Stories, Real Educators, Serious Inspiration. Nayeli receiving her father's blessing on her 15th birthday A pleasant childhood in a small town in Southern Mexico was cut short for Nayeli when tragedy struck. The cartel’s activities in her town were increasing. Her father, a hardworking family man, was targeted and … Continue reading Nayeli Brito’s Journey to Room 913
My Story of WHY I am a Teacher
(This blog appeared In BookCampPD as a guest contribution.) I do not come from a long line of teachers. I don’t even come from a long line of educated people. My mother was the first person in my family to earn a college degree and I am the first to earn a Master’s Degree in … Continue reading My Story of WHY I am a Teacher
