Do you incorporate games into your sessions? Read my suggestions HEREon EdWeek for tips on how games can enhance the process of learning!

While my students have definitely started the countdown to the last day of school, my work is far from over! Spring means preparation for state assessments, standardized testing, PSAT / SAT for high school students, and final exams for junior...

I was recently asked about listening breaks. What is a listening break? What does it look like? Most importantly, why do students with hearing loss need a listening break? It’s something we talk about as teachers of the deaf—something we...

Happy New Year! Have you checked out the online magazine for educators, EdWeek? Read my contribution HERE in the most recent publication!

“You’re here! I missed you so much!” my elementary student exclaimed, racing over, his curls bouncing, as he threw his arms around me in a hug. His teacher gave me a smile and a wave from across the room as...

           Every teacher of the deaf has probably been asked a million times what exactly it is that we do. After responding, the comment, “Oh, so you’re like a tutor?” is not uncommon. I’ve found myself explaining the difference between teaching,...

Are you familiar with the online magazine, Accessibility, Equity and Compliance in Education (AC&E) ? If not, check it out here and look for my back-to-school article on page 24!

Welcome back! It’s been a busy (and here in Massachusetts, HOT) start to the new school year! I was recently consulting in a third-grade mainstream classroom, and got into a conversation with the teacher about representation of students with varied...

I am honored and humbled to receive theSmartBrief Education monthly education content award for my blog post, Keeping our students safe. Thank you to my readers for your continued support, and to the schools and students that I work with each day who...