Welcome to Ask Sarah, a weekly advice column, where it’s teacher to teacher, learner to learner. My 18 years in the high school English classroom have taught me many lessons, but few as poignant as the power of questions and the belief that a good question is always better than a right answer. So, consider this a space where we value and tackle the messy questions, where we seek honest responses and try to cultivate some wisdom along the way. I can’t wait to see how we open teaching together!

Ask Sarah LIVE with Sharif El-Mekki: Teacher Appreciation
It won't even take one full minute to grasp the wisdom Sharif El-Mekki brings to any conversation about teaching and learning. We could have talked for hours, but I'm grateful to have had this half hour with him as my guest for this Ask Sarah. Here's our FB...

Doubt Creeps In
Dear Sarah, I have all of this self-doubt about myself as a teacher. I don’t know if I’m doing anything right. I look at my colleagues and it seems so easy. They always seem successful. How do I fight this? Sincerely, Doubt Creeps In Dear Doubt Creeps In, Doubt is a...

Ask Sarah LIVE with Orly Mondell: Social-Emotional Learning
It doesn't take long to realize you're in the presence of a passionate educator. That's exactly how I felt when I met Orly Mondell, my guest for this Ask Sarah. Her story is powerful and her commitment to young people, compelling. Here's the snack-size version of our...

Ask Sarah LIVE with Darbie Valenti: Teacher Appreciation
You can't help but smile along with Darbie Valenti, my guest for this Ask Sarah. Her energy is contagious and her combination of practical ideas and careful insights will leave you feeling like you can go and conquer this work for another week. Here's the bite-sized...

Ask Sarah LIVE with LaVondia Menephee: Self Care and Second Semester
. She's smart, articulate and full of years of experience to help make this conversation one that all teachers – new or veteran – can learn from. Here's the bite-sized version of the broadcast so you can find and watch just the portion you need. You can also catch...

Ask Sarah LIVE with Josh Parker: School Culture in Frustrating Times
Ask Sarah, made the leap to Facebook Live and once again, you showed up with your questions, your comments, your conversation. Special thanks to the fantastic Josh Parker for joining us! Here’s the snack-size version of the broadcast, so you can find or watch just the...
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