THE PATCHWORK LITERACY ALLIANCE

Being an edgy educator means that conformity is not an option and to be open minded in our approach to teaching and learning may look different on the surface, but is simply natural and meaningful in the most empowering and celebratory ways.

Shazaam! YOU Are a Superhero Badass! 9 Tactics Tailored Just for You!

My bracelet holds my stories and unlocked my courage, but it is really me who makes the commitment and forges through any malevolence and ha

The America Needs Love Campaign

Well over a decade ago, my great friend and former building administrator called me into his office. He sat me down, folded his hands...

Plot Twist: A Young Girls' Dream, a Jon Bon Jovi Ticket, and an Epic Tale Inspires a Writing Les

It was 2003. I was a 7th grade literacy teacher planning a lesson on the elements of plot. I had been conceptualizing the usage of a plot...