Teachers who work in New York City public schools are used to handling different challenges. We are the largest school district in the country. However, when the Covid-19 virus continued to ravage the city and the country, teachers… Continue Reading
NYC teachers completed a year of teaching unlike any other. This is the second part of my conversation with teachers who discussed their fears of reopening schools during the pandemic. Now, with a whole year of teaching completed during the… Continue Reading
HallPassBreak is back for Season Two! It begins with an interview with Empatico.org; a non-profit organization that links classrooms to other classrooms around the world so kids can learn empathy through cultural awareness. Director of Business Development Kristin Ohnstad and… 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
Ever think about taking your students to the Met Museum, but were too afraid? Tune in to learn how one museum educator and three New York City Teachers used the Met to help enhance their teaching and transform the lives of their students. Continue Reading