Dear Parents: Every Child Deserves An Audience. Stay In Your Seat. And Shut Up.

Mamacita says:  I’ve posted about this subject before, but with the approach of holiday season, it’s on my mind again, so I’ve written a new post about this same thing. We’re tired.  We work all day and in the evenings, … Continue reading

Zero Tolerance? Don't Get Me Started. . . .

Mamacita says:  It looks so good on paper.  You know, like communism and NCLB.  The problem with all these things is this: they don’t work. Like an expensive dog with elite genealogy papers and a genetic flaw,  they’ll all eventually … Continue reading

The Mother from Hell.

Mamacita says:  Several years ago, back in the middle school, we had a student whose mother was referred to as “the mother from Hell,”  and everyone in the building knew exactly who we were talking about whenever someone said it. … Continue reading

Make someone happy, Make just one someone happy, And you will be happy, too. . . .

Mamacita says: Whether or not you celebrate Christmas has nothing whatsoever to do with being Santa Claus for someone. Call it whatever you wish: just call it something, and go forth and do it.  Letting your soul curl up into … Continue reading

Mamacita Likes Southwest Airlines

Well, by now you all know me pretty well, and you know that I love kids. I love my kids, and I love your kids.  I also love most of you, and because I love most people, I made sure … Continue reading

Social Media: An Innovative Way To Complete an Assignment

Mamacita says:  I have long been a fan of Chris Brogan, and now I think I might love him madly. As a teacher, I am always on the lookout for new and better things to do, and for  better ways … Continue reading