April 21, 2015
by Bea Leiderman
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Yesterday I walked into Mr. Rooke’s room to do something menial and simple. I walked away awed and inspired, and with a sense that we really are making a difference in our schools. Mr. Rooke, our very deserving Teacher Of … Continue reading
April 20, 2015
by Bea Leiderman
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This week we celebrate Earth Day, and our 6th grade students have spent the past few weeks learning about wildlife and water quality on the James River. Last Friday I joined the last group to participate in a field trip … Continue reading
March 18, 2015
by Bea Leiderman
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“Well, of course you can do that in (fill any subject). Math is different.” “I can’t use that tool if it does not have a built-in equation editor.” “I don’t have time for that. My students need to practice solving … Continue reading
March 13, 2015
by Bea Leiderman
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When I tweet, I feel like I’m talking to myself and my words will simply come back to me in perpetuity as Timehop entries. Yesterday, my name was mentioned in a tweet and I got notifications about it all afternoon. … Continue reading
December 10, 2014
by Bea Leiderman
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This morning I returned from VSTE and hit the ground running. When I stepped into Ms. Kass’s room to say hello, she showed me the projects the students were developing on their iPads. A few minutes later, I stopped by … Continue reading
April 21, 2014
by Bea Leiderman
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How engaged are you with students in your classroom? Do you talk with your students, or do you talk at your students? Do you think your students believe you care about them? How important is any of this? Goochland High … Continue reading
January 13, 2014
by Bea Leiderman
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last week I got to spend time in Ms. Rogers’s Chemistry class. I really liked the way Ms. Rogers engaged the students in the discussion of chemical reactions. After presenting some background information about a reaction she was going to … Continue reading
October 16, 2012
by Bea Leiderman
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Goochland Middle School is a small place, but this does not mean it is lacking anything. Just today, following up on projects and working with teachers, I saw political activity, economic activity, social activity, and even foreign policy. These are … Continue reading
October 9, 2012
by Bea Leiderman
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As is often the case, NPR made me think this morning. First, I woke up to a story about Jane Austen, reading, and neuroscience. I had read the report earlier this year when a friend sent me the link to … Continue reading
