Captain Awesome

Captain Awesome teaches seventh grade English at an urban charter school for refugee and immigrant kids. She is a big fan of books, social justice, holiday-flavored coffee creamers, righteous indignation, and Friday Night Lights.

I Worked at a “No Excuses” Charter School and Here’s What I Know Now
What Is a Museum School and What Is It Like to Teach at One?
I Switched to Standards-Based Grading—Why I’m Loving It
The Marriage Between Education and Childcare Isn’t Working
When Did Teachers Become the Enemy?
I Set Up a Breakfast Club to Engage My Virtual Students
Check In On Your Teacher Friends, Because We Are Not Okay
I’m Texting All My Students’ Parents. Here’s Why … And How!
I’m Sharing More About My Life Than Ever With Students Right Now
I Refuse to Be the Pajama Police
Hey, It’s Okay If You Don’t Make a Bitmoji Classroom
Three Playlists Every Teacher Needs for the 2020-2021 School Year
Teacher Planning for Next Year Is Impossible Right Now
Teachers, We’re in Danger of Caretaker Collapse
4 Survival Tips for Teachers Working in a Negative School Environment
How the American Dirt Controversy Made Me Rethink My Curriculum