Ever wonder what strategies Annie Sullivan, often called the Miracle Worker, used to teach her deaf and blind student, Helen Keller? Watch this 5-minute video below for insights from author Terry Marzell.

Today, all throughout the American Southwest and elsewhere, our Mexican American students are celebrating the Die de Los Muertos. Day of the Dead. Photo credit: 9news.com

On this day, all throughout the American Southwest and elsewhere, our Mexican American students are celebrating the Dia de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead. This annual observance is a special day set aside to remember and honor the memory of beloved relatives who have passed away.

Here is a wonderful article that explains in detail the origins and practices of the Dia de Los Muertos. To see more photos, visit the School Arts Room, an art education blog for K-12 art teachers. Enjoy!

There are so many talented educators out there that, by myself, I cannot possibly find out about them all. How about some help?

Do you know a remarkable teacher? Someone everyone looks up to: students, parents, and administrators alike? Someone who serves as a model for the profession? A true Chalkboard Champion? This teacher could be someone currently in the classroom, someone who is already retired, or even someone from history that you admire.

You can nominate that educator to be the subject of a blog post on this web site. Simply use the contact form on this website to send me the name and email information for the teacher you would like to nominate. Please be sure to include where this teacher works or worked, and what it is about this teacher that is so remarkable. Be sure to include their contact information so I can get in touch with him or her for an interview.  I’ll do the rest!

Hope to hear from you soon!