Kiera VargasMar 31, 20205 minBeing a trust agent for your students A little over one month ago, I received a text message from a former parent. The parent and I spoke about their child and the issues...
Kiera VargasDec 9, 20191 minWOC-Kiera Vargas featuredhttps://www.wocandlib.org/features/2019/12/6/the-importance-of-seeing-yourself-in-books-and-in-literature
Kiera VargasDec 9, 20193 minTwo Educators Fear For Their Black Sons-A black father/principal/ solider shares his story: As a professional educator, I find it hard being the father of two black boys. I...
Kiera VargasDec 1, 201913 minWhy Our Kids "Won't" Succeed I took a sabbatical this summer. I drove a lot. I prayed a lot. I laughed a lot. I let go of built up anger. This built up anger...
Kiera VargasSep 21, 20196 minAre you a dreamkeeper? If not, remain true to you and focus on the needs of our students!Quite often I have my babies call me, FaceTime me, text me, WhatsAPP me, FB Messenger me, IG me, and if I do not answer, they challenge...
Kiera VargasSep 18, 20194 minI write an inmate who was a former classmate and sent him worksheets to help him obtain his GEDSo often teachers and parents complain about their children. We must take moments to truly applaud them. I recall meeting with two of...
Kiera VargasSep 10, 20196 minAre you an "open-minded" educator?A student spoke out in class today and said, “I have always disliked my English courses because of the books we read.” I was not...
Kiera VargasJul 23, 20191 minRelationships Require a Lot of Nurturing As educators, we are expected to ensure our students are taken care of beyond books. We are mothers, fathers, nurses, social workers,...
Kiera VargasApr 7, 20195 minTeachers Should Accept New Lessons Just as Students Are Required...I’ve been a teacher for awhile now. I truly love all students. I can relate to many of our students for various reasons. Whether it is a...
Kiera VargasOct 29, 20186 minThe School to Prison Pipeline is Detrimental to Our StudentsSchool to Prison Pipeline: How Librarians and English Teachers Can Assist with This Epidemic By: Kiera Vargas Unfortunately, many...
Kiera VargasOct 27, 20187 minThe Importance of Teaching Civics in 2018Teaching Civics Through a Practical Lens: Educators and Lawyers Can Assist with this Plight By: Kiera Vargas In order to accomplish the...
Kiera VargasNov 18, 20171 minWhat is the secret to teaching our students?Being a teacher is probably one of the most rewarding careers one could ever have! After being in this profession for many years, I have...