Noel Reyes
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Noel Reyes was raised in New Jersey, where he attended public schools. While a student at Brown University, his work with high school students in the Providence community inspired him to pursue a career in education. After graduation, he moved to Boston to become a part of BTR’s Cohort 4. Noel taught high school Humanities at Urban Science Academy in the West Roxbury for four years, and is now teaching at TechBoston Academy in Dorchester.
About my students:
Which one? Unique is the only word that can describe them all. Generally speaking, they care about their future, have a deep sense of morality, are creatively stylish, have a clever sense of humor, and are willing to share their food with me.
About BTR:
I most value the relationships I have built with incredibly talented and inspiring educators. They pick me up and push me forward.
Random thought:
Oh, it makes me wanna holler / And throw up both my hands.
Recently by Noel
RSS Feed10.29.11 - Get Your Costume On
This is for the teachers who dress up on Halloween.
The ones who scour dollar stores for wigs and face paint, and persuade colleagues to dress up as their favorite superhero, too. And especially the ones who stay in character: The Queen Elizabeths who… [more]
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9.29.11 - Even Numbers Got Limits
Numbers is hardly real and they never have feelings
But you push too hard, even numbers got limits
Why did one straw break the camel’s back? Here’s the secret:
The million other straws underneath it.
—Mos Def
The first… [more]
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12.19.10 - Spanish Harlem
(for FG)
What happens to a Dream Act deferred?
Does it fly up towards the sun—
Like a prayer?
Unanswered,
Lingering there.
Does it hide?
Like a child—
Somewhere between
Rage and despair,
Learning… [more]
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10.20.10 - Do The Right Thing: A Response to “Supportive,” a blog post by Rachel Singh on 9.25.10
Like Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls teams of the nineties, I run a triangle offense. But the parts of my triangle don’t include Bill Cartwright or John Paxson. My triangle consists of knowledge, skills, and values.
I find that at the high school level, knowledge… [more]
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9.08.10 - Day One
(for BTC)
My name is Mr. Reyes, but you can call me Rey.
Because no matter what happens, I will be in your face shortly after sunrise.
And even though I don’t have all the answers, I will always approach you with… [more]
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