Ashley Lauren
Samsa


Ashley Lauren Samsa teaches high school English in the south suburbs of Chicago. She also does some freelance writing.

Articles by Ashley Lauren

Questioning My Own Practice

Changing your attitude can change your classroom.

'Persepolis' in the Classroom Led to Understanding

Persepolis helped make the case for open discussion and books reflecting a variety of cultures.

Respect the 'Little Q' in Your Class

Students’ names are an important reflection of identity and culture, as educators, we must put in the time to honor those names and pronunciation.

"Rape Culture" Lives Close to Home

When students express outrage over the “rape culture” in another country, the teacher brings the discussion closer to home for further exploration.

Facebook Posts May Hurt College Plans

It’s that time of year again—when former students come into my classroom to vent about the college application process. I’ve already written more letters of recommendation than I can count this year. Now, it’s just a waiting game. My students are not good at waiting, especially when the outcome is out of their control. Not knowing whether they will be accepted to their schools of choice is excruciating.
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