A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Butler Writers is an experience. You may think you’re ready, but you have no idea what you’re getting into when you step …
‘I DO NOT WANT THIS TO END…’
During this semester, I have struggled with understanding why so many teachers leave the school or do not take the time to …
TWO POEMS FOR BROAD RIPPLE
First Day Jitters We walked orange streaked hallways with imposing red lockers. Around the corners, whispers in huddles. We readied the sandwiches. …
‘THE DANCING IS FINE WITH ME…’
Already, I have been able to get into a rhythm with a specific group of students. They seem to have a lot …
FIRST TRY AT A SECOND CHANCE
I have said it many times and I’m not scared to say it again: being at Broad Ripple is like stepping into …
HUGS, SMILES, AND THUNDERHEADS
Wow. It’s hard to describe this program. It’s exhausting. It’s gratifying. It’s terrifying. But most of all, it makes me want to …
TO WRITE ONE SENTENCE
I’ve only ever seen I— write one sentence. On the first day of Butler Writers, he came in, looked around, took a …
‘THEY’RE REALLY SOMETHING ELSE’
Like most of the class, I was nervous about the first day at Broad Ripple Magnet School. I had never been in …
‘LITTLE MOMENTS CAN FORM BIGGER CONNECTIONS’
Unlike some of the other other mentors, I don’t tend to have the same kids in my group from session to session. …
‘WRITING BRINGS OUT SURPRISING MATURITY…’
The hard tile floor was making my lower back go numb. I readjusted both body and mind, trying to encourage a student …