D. BarkesFeb 24 minWhat Teachers Can Learn From MarvelThat title probably caused a few eyebrows to be raised. I know what you are thinking..."I don't have superheroes in my curriculum. There...
D. BarkesApr 9, 20213 minWhere Improv Meets EducationAlmost 12 years ago, I was hired at ET Booth Middle School to teach 7th grade Social Studies. I still remember my Principal telling me...
D. BarkesApr 7, 20215 minTop 3 Things I Have Learned About PodcastingHow do you share your voice? As teachers we often talk about student voice and empowering students. However, we rarely turn that around...
D. BarkesJul 20, 20203 minWhat are you Cultivating?There are a few things in life that are inevitable. Most of us would immediately think of death and taxes. However, there is also a...
D. BarkesSep 23, 20194 minWhat is Universal Design for Learning?As educators, our store is our classroom, and we have to make sure we provide a variety of options for the content we teach to get into our
D. BarkesApr 15, 20193 minTechnology in the classroom: What do you make? My dad makes stuff. To be more specific he makes landing gear changers for the military and commercial jets, and, when I was a kid, he...
D. BarkesNov 13, 20184 minTeach Like "The Rock"!Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the action star of our generation. His relentless approach to everything he does is impressive and...
D. BarkesNov 11, 20182 minYour Classroom is a Small BusinessFor the past 20+ years my parents have run a small business. They manufacture ground support equipment for the military and commercial...
D. BarkesNov 10, 20183 minTop 4 Things All New Teachers Should KnowBeing a new teacher involves stressful days, sleepless nights, and weekends that are simply too short. While some of this is unavoidable,...
D. BarkesOct 28, 20183 minThe Cure for Teacher Burn Out.Do you remember graduating from school and getting your first job in education? You were going to change the world, build relationships,...