“Confessions of an Educator” columnist Chris Margolin shares what it was like being a lethargic, first-year teacher to becoming an ever-evolving, more engaged and effective teacher.
Mirror Rather Than Spectator: Perspective on Teaching and Life
“Confessions of an Educator” columnist Chris Margolin reflects on the man in the mirror and asks: are you being true to yourself and those around you?
Our History: What Happens When the Cloud Finally Rains?
“Confessions of an Educator” columnist Chris Margolin wonders about “the cloud” and what’s next (or what’s at risk) when it comes to passing down our own personal histories.
The Teacher’s Desk: A Chamber of Secrets
“Confessions of an Educator” columnist Chris Margolin takes a peek inside a teacher’s drawers.
Teachers: Masters at the Art of the Complaint
“Confessions of an Educator” columnist Chris Margolin addresses the negativity that can be pervasive among educators who choose to vent through social media.
Educators Are Not Superheroes and Students Are Not Villains
“Confessions of an Educator” columnist Chris Margolin questions educators about why their students might be failing and suggests how they should adjust their approach.
I Get to Smoke Weed, Drink Beer, Get Laid, and Sleep through Classes
If your only plan for college is parties, you should reconsider doing something else. Latest column from “Confessions of an Educator” Chris Margolin.
The Semantics of the Moment: Don’t Be a Negative Nancy
“Confessions of an Educator” columnist Chris Margolin is working on being more present, more optimistic, and more kind. It’s not an easy feat.
Drinking, Smoking, Screwing, Lying, Cheating, and Stealing My Way through Words
If you’re lucky, you’ll connect with a writer (or several) who will alter your worldview after reading their works; “Confessions of an Educator” columnist Chris Margolin shares his transformative experience reading Charles Bukowski.
Be the Duck
“Confessions of an Educator” columnist Chris Margolin implores you to be the duck and expand your worldview.