FOR THE RECORD!

As I start this blog, I am wondering, as I know you are too, why am I writing this blog? What are my motivations? I want to put a few things out there...FOR THE RECORD!

There are highs and lows in teaching. I want to write this blog because I have yet to hear an extensive, honest attempt at explaining exactly what goes on in public schools, especiallly urban public schools. We all hear small pieces of the puzzle, but this blog will attempt to put the pieces together so the full, honest picture can be seen by those outside (and inside) the profession.

I have no ambition to trash public schools. I want to make them better. I want teachers to be heard by those making policy. I want teachers to be included in making policy; afterall, we are the ones "on the front line."

I want people to care about the kids in these schools because the kids are all our kids. They as a generation are going to responsible for taking care of us when we are old. While many of my students may be perceived as the trouble of society, like any lump of coal, they can turn into diamonds!

I hope you enjoy reading the blog and feel free to email this to your friends and colleagues! And don't forget to email me if you have questions or comments!

Enjoy the ride! I am!