

Zikalandia and My Pregnant Wife
An article I wrote about Zika was published in the Association of American Schools in South America. "After visiting family in Wisconsin...


Grades: the Carrot in Front of the Horse.
I would like to reflect on a quote from Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally by Van De Walle, Karp,...


Introducing #PSCatCIPLC
My math methods class at the University of Wisconsin-Stout heralds the idea of problem-based learning as a method of instruction for math...


Common Core Math Standards - Progression or Regression?
After reading "The Common Core Math Standards: Are they a step forward or backward?" I took the opportunity to reflect. The discussion to...


Galapagos - 7 years ago
Over fall break my wife and I went to the Galapagos. There will be more posts once the pictures make it to the computer. Before even...


Medanos of Coro, Falcon, Venezuela
Coro is a wonderful town that screamed Antigua, Guatemala. Like Antigua, Coro is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Founded in 1527, it is the...


The Science behind Educational Theories
At many schools, teaching to learning styles is purported on soapboxes as a key component to quality classroom instruction. But where is...


Riding the Waves in Venezuela
I am starting my blog in October of 2015, but am back-dating many posts to reflect the date of the actual event. I have a sporadic...