Tag: education
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Is Our School System Better Than Sliced Bread?
I’ve taught high school English since the year 2000. During that time, we’ve seen the advent of smartphones, automated cars, even artificially intelligent grocery stores. Our technology has grown exponentially in just eighteen years, and I don’t see that trend slowing down. Consider the following advancements that happened within the last 100 years: the Internet,…
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The College Tuition Bubble Burst?
Perhaps you read the article over at CNBC entitled “The Scary Amount That College Will Cost In the Future.” It addresses the rising cost of college and the projected cost eighteen years down the line. According to Wealthfront, the article says that the average cost of most public universities is currently $101,000. This is consistent…
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MR. F – THE SENSELESS END
I want you to know that I did not publish this comic strip lightly. I’m actually a nervous wreck putting it out there. I know it’s disturbing, violent, and maybe even shocking. It’s meant to be. Mr. F first came into my conscious about seventeen years ago — soon after I started teaching. Even though…
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The Joy Of Writing With Others
As you may know, I’m teaching a creative writing course this semester and I’m enjoying it more than I ever expected. My students are amazing–a dream come true. They are creative, have excellent attitudes, and don’t hesitate to get right to work on their writing. I can’t imagine a better group to initiate this new…
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Tomorrow Begins a New Chapter In My Teaching Career
I’m so excited because tomorrow begins a new chapter in my teaching career. Tomorrow marks the first day I will teach a creative writing class. It’s hard to believe that I’ve taught for sixteen years without ever once instructing a creative writing course, but it’s true. I’m particularly excited because I can share with the…
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