by Sam Harrelson | Jun 30, 2014 | news and events
I interviewed Denise about her book as the first episode of ThinkingOutLoud before Elisabeth joined me as a co-host. I was struck with her passion and honesty about how important it was for her to share the stories of the women in her life who have been abused, but...
by Sam Harrelson | Jun 24, 2014 | New Book, news and events
I met Denise over a year ago. She wanted to build a website so more people would know about the classes she offered so that she could help more people. Her fierce determination is matched in her bold, blue eyes and her compassionate, open heart. I gladly helped her...
by Sam Harrelson | Jun 16, 2014 | My Hardest Year of Teaching, New Book
In a recent article in Education Weekly, describes the teacher evaluation system and how it impacts her teaching. The teacher evaluation system put in place by administration necessitates a presentation of teaching rather than real teaching. It is hard to understand...
by Sam Harrelson | Jun 9, 2014 | reading
I’ll be the first to admit, I’ve been accused of devouring books, especially really good books. I just can’t seem to help it. When I was a teacher, I would start free reading sometimes with the confession that I was almost late to my job because I...
by Sam Harrelson | Jun 4, 2014 | news and events
Thank you for your response to the release of our new e-book, My Hardest Year of Teaching: and Why I Didn’t Quit. Hearing that there are teachers who needed to read about other teachers who were sticking with the teaching in the midst of the changes in...
