Students crowd the "bar" or "counter" during a discussion. It served as an informal social hub for students, helping us reconnect after a long hiatus.

After virtual classes ended, we continued producing a live "show" as a creative way to develop new skills and bring fresh ideas to the school community. 

To preserve the virtual theatrics my class was known for, I utilized the available tools to their fullest. 

This setup combined personal and school computers, a mix of new and outdated technologies, and a unique integration of various software programs. 

In early spring of 2021, we began organizing our rooms as we returned to school for the first time in nearly a year. 

Careful planning was required to maintain social distancing while creating an experience that accommodated both in-person and online students simultaneously. 

A math class settles in for 1st block early in the morning.

On March 13, 2020, schools shut down indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving students and teachers facing an uncertain future. 

My first classroom was in a trailer tucked away in the far northeast corner of campus, next to the football and baseball stadiums. 

While learning the ropes of teaching, I experimented with different classroom atmospheres, lighting setups, and ways to encourage student interaction.