Rebecca Williams

<p class="mb-4">It's an unforgettable memory: my first year teaching in a new state, walking into the school office one September morning to find the ...

<p class="mb-4">A few years ago, I watched one of my students quietly disengage during a lesson I’d spent hours preparing. It struck me that even the ...

<p class="mb-4">Last year, I sat across from a seventh grader who had always said, “I’m just bad at math.” When I showed him his growth chart and how ...

<p class="mb-4">For many veteran teachers, myself included, shifting away from direct instruction can feel like stepping into uncharted waters. After ...

<p class="mb-4">As a special education educator, I have seen countless parents feel overwhelmed as they begin navigating the IEP process and the world...

<p class="mb-4">After more than two decades in education, I’ve sat through my fair share of professional development sessions. Year after year, one ac...

<p class="mb-4">I recall one of my first parent conferences when I was a new teacher. A mother walked in visibly frustrated, arms crossed, and ready t...

<p class="mb-4">I vividly remember the day my teaching shifted... My middle school students stared blankly as I introduced another dry STEAM lesson. F...

<p class="mb-4">Innovation isn’t an abstract ideal; it’s a daily practice leaders either enable or suffocate. Years ago, I worked under a well-intenti...

<p class="mb-4">Last spring, I watched a group of my middle schoolers huddle around a laptop, whispering and giggling. Turns out, they were feeding Sh...

<p class="mb-4">After 25 years in the classroom, I find myself reflecting on a journey that has been as rewarding as it has been challenging. As I clo...