Friday Featured Blog: Betty's Blog

It's a common trend in blogs to either share in venting sessions or try and give formulaic expert advice.  I understand the need to vent, though I prefer criticism of systems over criticisms of people.  It's also reasonable to provide advice about what works.

However, I find it refreshing when I read a blog that blends the personal and educational side of life.  I also respect a blogger who writes about both out of a sense of experience.  For that reason, I enjoy reading Betty's Blog: Timely Teacher Talk.  Sometimes she tells stories.  Other times, she gives a few practical ideas.  Sometimes it's commentary on something she has linked.  Yet, it's almost always relevant.

I was first drawn to her blog when she commented on my earliest posts on Teacherlingo.  Plus, her blog titled contained alliteration.  How tearcherly is that? She is one of the most active bloggers in terms of comments and feedback. One would think that her experience as a veteran teacher might make her jaded or arrogant.  Instead, her advice (when she chooses to dish it out) is wise and earthy and humble.

She doesn't have a ton of gimmicks.  No narcisstic drive to get people to read her.  No name-calling rants about colleagues. Instead, just a wise perspective on life and teaching.