Retirement

Time to look at old photographs and try to make them better.

This one is sunset in Iceland.

Rumor Has It

I heard a rumor that this guy is an assistant principal in one of the biggest schools in the city.

The weather was so good he took a walk on the High Line this afternoon.

Chihuahua

The chihuahua is squashing those who work under her like she is squashing these burgers.

My Dream Car

Well, a truck, not a car.

Chihuahua Rides to Success

The chihuahua stays successful by sticking to the back of the big dog.

UFT Ballot--MORE ALL THE WAY

Going in the mail today.

How Teachers Are Evaluated

Teacher Appreciation Week

It's teacher appreciation week and I found the following in a post on Facebook from a former student:

Pissedoffteacher, as my high school math teacher well I meant to hate you, because everyone knows I hate math, but you made us laugh which in turn made me want to learn, and I left high school with a greater appreciation for what a good teacher could get out of even the students whom struggle.

Comments like that are what helps me believe I was a good teacher, one who made a difference in my students lives.  I'm glad I left before a bunch of incompetent administrators had the power to rate me ineffective because I was old and not afraid to stand up to them.

The pictures above are by an art teacher who took his students into the street and painted over a dreary, filthy, graffiti tunnel and made a little part of the city beautiful again.  This teacher is one who is making a difference.  Thank you Joel Artista from St. Gregory's.

Bring Your Drugs but Leave Your Beer At Home

Importance of Proof Reading-ad for festival in today's Daily News