Nicole Wolff, Author at STORIES FROM SCHOOL AZ

Thankful for Yes

November 26, 2019Nicole Wolff Education, Education Policy, Elementary, Life in the Classroom, Professional Development, Teacher Leadership

“Hey, are you willing to try something in your classroom?” “Can I come in your class and test something out with your students?” “I just read about a really intriguing strategy, will you read it and see what you think?”

What’s in an A?

October 29, 2019Nicole Wolff Assessment, Education, Education Policy, Elementary

In Arizona, school letter grades come out in the fall. I found out my school earned an A grade in October 2018, at a time when I was completely absorbed in my state’s election. I’m an Arizona teacher and I

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Lessons Learned from Missing the Mark

September 30, 2019Nicole Wolff Education, Education Policy, Elementary, Life in the Classroom, Parent Involvment, Teacher Leadership

Parent teacher conferences are right around the corner. It’s the time of year when connecting with our families is the school-wide priority. As we prepare for the busy days and long nights, I’ve been thinking about the home/school connection. One

Change: Ready or Not, Here it Comes

August 30, 2019Nicole Wolff Education, Life in the Classroom, Teacher Leadership

I parked in the same lot, walked onto the same campus, and opened the same door I’ve opened for 5 years. But, instead of a strong feeling of familiarity, I experienced a feeling of the unknown. I have a confession