I’ve spent the past 6 years working toward my PhD. And I’ve wanted to quit more times for more reasons than I ever could have anticipated. But I’m in the final stages now. I’m editing my dissertation and getting ready to send it to my committee. I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel. …
I spent the last week at a lake house with my family. It was great to be away from the craziness that is New York City. It was also great for me to spend some time with the younger members of my family. As I played with them, I was reminded of all the knowledge …
I’m from New York so it should come as no surprise that I am not very good at waiting. As a result, I struggled (and still do) to give my students ample wait time during class discussions. Apparently, I’m not alone. In 1972, Mary Budd Rowe found that the silence that followed elementary science teachers’ …