Author Archives: Danielle Sisson

VATE Conference

  I attended the VATE conference and I learned a lot about teachers and what English teachers go through. The speakers at the VATE conference were pretty well received. On Friday, we arrived to Hampton fairly early, and we sat … Continue reading

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Teaching Shakespeare

Courtney & Erika The Importance of Shakespeare Students often have trouble understanding the language of Shakespeare, the jokes, the innuendos. Many students dislike Shakespeare for the very fact that they can not understand it. However, Shakespeare is important for students to … Continue reading

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Diversity & Its Importance

Hayley & Dylan Why is diversity in the classroom important? I believe that it is important to be a teacher who supports diverse learners and who promotes social justice because our world is becoming more diverse everyday. Excluding diversity from … Continue reading

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Blog 1- SOL’s don’t have to put us out of luck

Commented on Brittany and Danie’s Blogs.  “Teachers Only Teach to SOL’s”  Being a private school attendee, I have always heard from my mother the evils of the SOL’s. “Teacher’s only teach to the SOL’S, and I want you to be able … Continue reading

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