Road Diaries: 2009 Teacher of the Year tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011-03-04:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70 2010-09-01T17:47:39Z In spring of 2009, special education teacher Anthony Mullen -- former New York City police officer -- was named the 59th National Teacher of the Year. For the past seven years, Mullen has taught at an alternative high school in Connecticut, where he works with students who are often on their last academic stop. As NTOY, Mullen will be on leave from his classroom for the academic year. He will travel the country, speaking to educators and reformers about what he sees as the greatest threat to American education: this country’s high dropout rate. Mullen's opinion blog will discuss his experiences in this space. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 To Close a Door Gently tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70.14597 2010-08-29T15:09:59Z 2010-09-01T17:47:39Z In his final post for Teacher and with a heavy heart, Anthony Mullen admits that in spite of a marvelous experience as National Teacher of the Year, the classroom beckons. Anthony J. Mullen In his final post for Teacher and with a heavy heart, Anthony Mullen admits that in spite of a marvelous experience as National Teacher of the Year, the classroom beckons. Jumping Through Hoops tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70.14270 2010-08-03T19:26:26Z 2010-08-04T16:31:45Z Anthony Mullen believes what states must endure for a chance at Race to the Top funding is doing more to widen the gap between the haves and have-nots than any previous piece of educational legislation. Anthony J. Mullen Anthony Mullen believes what states must endure for a chance at Race to the Top funding is doing more to widen the gap between the haves and have-nots than any previous piece of educational legislation. Through a Lens Darkly tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70.14131 2010-07-23T16:03:28Z 2010-07-23T19:10:31Z Anthony Mullen is left wondering what teachers can do for students dealing with complex emotional problems. Anthony J. Mullen Anthony Mullen is left wondering what teachers can do for students dealing with complex emotional problems. The Age of Opposable Thumbs tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70.13861 2010-07-05T14:48:43Z 2010-07-06T21:34:58Z Following the ISTE conference, Anthony Mullen comes to the realization that new technologies will pave the way for student-centered classrooms. Anthony J. Mullen Following the ISTE conference, Anthony Mullen comes to the realization that new technologies will pave the way for student-centered classrooms. Reflections of an Itinerant Learner tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70.13480 2010-06-09T14:10:41Z 2010-06-09T16:33:06Z Anthony Mullen finishes up his journey as the 2009 National Teacher of the Year and reflects upon what he's learned in the past 12 months. Anthony J. Mullen Anthony Mullen finishes up his journey as the 2009 National Teacher of the Year and reflects upon what he's learned in the past 12 months. A Soldier's Pride tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70.13341 2010-05-30T00:45:14Z 2010-06-02T21:15:30Z A visit to a military fort in Georgia brings Anthony Mullen face-to-face with the unique challenges educators encounter with students who have parents deployed abroad. Anthony J. Mullen A visit to a military fort in Georgia brings Anthony Mullen face-to-face with the unique challenges educators encounter with students who have parents deployed abroad. A Time to Charter Congress? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70.13256 2010-05-24T14:19:06Z 2010-05-26T15:55:06Z Anthony Mullen wonders if politicians, rife with inflammatory rhetoric about underperforming teachers, are actually the ones who need to change their ways. Anthony J. Mullen Anthony Mullen wonders if politicians, rife with inflammatory rhetoric about underperforming teachers, are actually the ones who need to change their ways. A Child's First Teacher tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70.13115 2010-05-13T18:04:04Z 2011-12-07T20:16:06Z Anthony Mullen pays a visit to his mother's grave on Mother's Day and thanks her for being his first teacher, long before he ever started school. Anthony J. Mullen Anthony Mullen pays a visit to his mother's grave on Mother's Day and thanks her for being his first teacher, long before he ever started school. Fixing Schools in Mississippi tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70.13061 2010-05-10T14:58:53Z 2010-05-12T15:24:44Z On a trip to Mississippi, Anthony Mullen discovers that the teachers in the state are intimately involved in the school turnaround process. Anthony J. Mullen On a trip to Mississippi, Anthony Mullen discovers that the teachers in the state are intimately involved in the school turnaround process. Epitaph for a Young Teacher tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70.12930 2010-04-29T17:18:20Z 2010-05-03T14:44:15Z Since no one has consulted him on a draft of the national standards yet, Anthony Mullen takes matters into his own hands and boils down what all students should learn. Anthony J. Mullen Since no one has consulted him on a draft of the national standards yet, Anthony Mullen takes matters into his own hands and boils down what all students should learn. Shine on Florida, Shine on! tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70.12788 2010-04-20T14:46:22Z 2010-04-21T14:50:38Z Florida Governor Charlie Crist's veto of a bill that would have linked teacher pay to student test scores elicits more than a ray of hope from Anthony Mullen. Anthony J. Mullen Florida Governor Charlie Crist's veto of a bill that would have linked teacher pay to student test scores elicits more than a ray of hope from Anthony Mullen. Singapore's City Upon a Hill tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70.12762 2010-04-16T19:28:58Z 2010-04-23T17:40:19Z Massachusetts Someplace near where the pilgrims first landed. Quite a few critics of the American system of education are kept busy seeking "A City Upon a Hill" on foreign shores. One such country is Singapore. After all, Singaporean students... Anthony J. Mullen Massachusetts Someplace near where the pilgrims first landed. Quite a few critics of the American system of education are kept busy seeking "A City Upon a Hill" on foreign shores. One such country is Singapore. After all, Singaporean students... Madness Interrupted tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70.12617 2010-04-06T21:33:58Z 2010-04-07T19:34:09Z A brief encounter with a frustrated airport passenger makes Anthony Mullen wonder why teachers dealing with "a steady diet of lies by mindless bureaucrats" haven't snapped. Anthony J. Mullen A brief encounter with a frustrated airport passenger makes Anthony Mullen wonder why teachers dealing with "a steady diet of lies by mindless bureaucrats" haven't snapped. The Scarlet T tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70.12522 2010-03-29T13:59:27Z 2010-03-30T18:09:38Z Anthony Mullen tells a Wall Street money manager that he could have had the "job security" that he imagines teachers have...but he decided to make a lot of money instead. Anthony J. Mullen Anthony Mullen tells a Wall Street money manager that he could have had the "job security" that he imagines teachers have...but he decided to make a lot of money instead. The Great Escape tag:blogs.edweek.org,2010:/teachers/teacher_of_the_year//70.12444 2010-03-23T12:59:26Z 2010-03-23T18:30:25Z Anthony Mullen reminds contemporary education critics that reports of the halcyon days of public education have been greatly exaggerated. Anthony J. Mullen Anthony Mullen reminds contemporary education critics that reports of the halcyon days of public education have been greatly exaggerated.