After teaching in both the independent study and gifted education fields for more than twenty years, you can imagine that I have more than a few things to say about the industry. Plus, I have learned a thing or two about history, cars, video games and a large assortment of many things, due to my ongoing desire to learn about just about anything and almost everything. If it’s the arts you’re after, however, you’ll have to turn to our companion website artsareup.com. Look for more whenever there’s something I find worth talking about.