It is May and Memorial Day weekend! HallPassBreak honors those heroes who have served and continue to serve in our Military and Armed forces. We also celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! We recognize the many contributions our brothers and… Continue Reading
School is out! Well… for a little while longer. Next month, some school districts will be back for another year. What better way to celebrate summer than with music. This episode features a substitute teacher who is also a musician.… Continue Reading
Education in America can vary depending on the state, city, and neighborhood. Is it any wonder why there is a lack of consistency in the expectations of what it means to be a successful student and teacher? To gain a… Continue Reading
Two years goes by fast! Who knew I would actually be continuing this journey into the podcast world. The newest podcast is a re-release of my first episode with my first guest, author Larry Smith. I do not think I… Continue Reading
It is National Park Week! Let’s celebrate! When you think of National Parks in the U.S. there is one that stands above the rest: the Grand Canyon. It is the epitome of natural beauty and America. This park is the… Continue Reading
One of the many sacred treasures in America are National Parks. They do not all look the same since they can vary from the African Burial Ground in New York City to Zion National Park (shown left). Although their scenic… Continue Reading
Today is the last day of Black History Month. The celebration can continue by listening to the latest episode of HallPassBreak on iTunes and Google Play. A year ago, I had a chance to converse with two young and talented New York… Continue Reading
Let’s face it! Teachers never have time to go on field trips. It requires approval from the principal and your colleagues, permission slips, and time away from your daily curriculum. Yes there may be some setbacks, but the one misconception… Continue Reading
Welcome to HallPassBreak! I am excited to share with you a new podcast “HallPassBreak”. The concept started over a year ago, but now it is finally here. Even though the show is for teachers it is also for anyone who… Continue Reading