A brief Introduction

This is my first attempt at a blog, so patience please. I've never been much of a writer but I do love the craft and consider myself an avid reader. Here is my story.

I recently turned 28. Young enough to have the energy for my job, old enough to have the wisdom and experience not to fail. Oh yeah, my job? I'm a teacher in Detroit, Michigan.

Now I know the word Detroit has all sorts of connotations, the majority of which are negative. I'm hoping to share my experiences from the "urban trenches" and perhaps give you a more positive story. Being a teacher has its share of challenges.  Add the fact that many urban schools are failing our children and by the sixth grade students are at least two or three grade levels behind.  Then there is the difficult home-life, unsafe neighborhoods and few prospects for escaping the cycle of poverty and you have my job.

Regardless of all the challenges urban-educators face, there are dedicated, hard working teachers and school administrators who put in the time and effort to make a difference.  Follow my blog and you can hear my story.  Who knows, you might just change your opinion of Detroit and its future.