Teaching While Leading
Phylis Hoffman, a 2nd grade teacher at Harry Bridges K-8 Span School in the Los Angeles Unified School District, was in her 24th year of teaching when she started this blog. She is National Board-certified, a part of numerous leadership teams in her school, and a member of Educators 4 Excellence. This blog is no longer being updated.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Stepping Up to Serve on My Union's House of Representatives
Why I made the decision to run for a seat in my union. I am not Pollyanna. I don't think that joining my union's 350-member house of representatives will cure the ills of education in this country, let alone in my state. But what's the old saying, "If you're not part of the solution then you're a part of the problem."
Law & Courts
Opinion
Why I Joined Educators 4 Excellence
As a veteran teacher, I feel it's more important than ever for classroom teachers to speak up about their profession and to drive education policy instead of reacting to what the policymakers do.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Moving Forward After The Resignation of Dr. John Deasy
Some things to keep in mind in the Los Angeles Unified School District in moving forward after the resignation of Dr. John Deasy. Thoughts on what policies to keep, what the interim superintendent can do, what the United Teachers of Los Angeles can do, and what the school board can do.
Standards
Opinion
A Veteran Teacher's Blog on Putting Policy Into Practice
This entry is an introduction to Phylis Hoffman, a veteran teacher for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Phylis will share her insights on putting policy into practice in the real world, with real kids, through real experiences.