What does diversity in a public education classroom look like? Well, of course, it depends what school you are looking at as well as the...[Read More]
All posts by NaShonda Cooke
When I moved to North Carolina by myself I came not knowing anyone here. I just wanted a change of scenery and North Carolina was...[Read More]
There was nothing else I ever wanted to do than be a teacher. The thought of standing up in front of a classroom giving students...[Read More]
It’s that time of the year! Holiday explosion. Everywhere you look, decorations of Santa and hollies and snowflakes as far as the eye can see....[Read More]
I remember sitting in an undergrad classroom and listening to a lecture about the educational philosophy of students being referred to as “blank slates”. Twenty...[Read More]
My mom is the smartest person I know. She was my first teacher. I’m not just talking about tying my shoe or how to...[Read More]
Opening a restaurant is quite a feat in itself, but opening a restaurant as a minority female who immigrates to the United States of America...[Read More]
I call her every year. She deserves it. She’s not crazy about it and always says I’m not your father but thank you. She really...[Read More]
So on a 3 day field trip with my daughter and I’ve learned a lot about her and how she navigates this world with Autism....[Read More]
As a teacher in middle school, I get to witness a lot. Some of it surprising some of not so surprising. Recently I sat down...[Read More]