All You Have is Who You Are by William Klein

I’ve prided myself in teaching my students the value of working toward being a strong moral person. I once heard someone say, “All you have is your word, and your word is your honor.” There is no substitute for wisdom and, as I’ve aged, I’ve learned that’s true. I once worked at an affluent school and … Continue reading All You Have is Who You Are by William Klein →

Seeing Beyond by William Klein

In hindsight, the year’s been a bright, blistering haze. School is over for the year, and I can breathe again. I’m not alone. I’ve heard some interesting turns of phrases to articulate just how tired other teachers are. “I feel like I just wrestled a monster.” “I feel like I just ran a marathon -- underwater.” It shows … Continue reading Seeing Beyond by William Klein →