There is a rising movement among teachers and parents on the use of positivity as a teaching philosophy. I applaud this movement because our communities are…
Over the past weekend, I met up with a few former colleagues in education. One individual asked if I wanted to watch “Inside Out.” I…
More often than not, we hear of the phrases “taqwa,” or “taqwallah” and many definitions come to mind. Some translate it as “fear,” and “God-fearing.”…
In the previous 3 posts, we touched on the various stages of teaching, “Fantasy,” “Survival,” & “Mastery.” This final installment will highlight the impact every…
God’s relationship with you will always be of mercy and compassion. Your relationship with God should always be of gratitude and action. Love your parents and family….
It took a while for this tragic murder to hit the news outlets, however, it has become mainstream. Unless you live under a rock, most…
In our third installment of “Stages of Teaching,” this post examines an important achievement every hardworking teacher aims for. What defines “mastery?” Is it grades?…
After discussing in our previous post “Stages of Teaching – Survival,” and how most teachers fall victim to the fantasy of teaching, this post will…
If you told me 4 years ago that I would return to teaching middle school students, I would laugh at your face and think you…
The current conflict, rather, WAR, in Gaza and Israel is very difficult for many people to discuss. Emotions are raw and memories are vivid. It…