About Elizabeth Peyton

Elizabeth Peyton is a mom of two and a middle school English teacher. Between keeping small humans alive and trying to educate slightly larger ones, she also writes things on the Internet.

Parenting

My 4th Grader Is Failing English, and He’s Going to Have to Figure It Out

By Elizabeth Peyton - 11/05/2020 - 8 minute read

When this English teacher found out her son was failing English, she had to make a decision. Does she get involved or let him figure it out on his own?

Education & SchoolsParenting

Why Banned Books Deserve a Place in Our Classrooms, Libraries, and Homes

By Elizabeth Peyton - 09/25/2020 - 8 minute read

We shouldn't overlook the importance and value of banned books. See why this English teacher encourages her students and kids to read banned books.

Education & SchoolsParenting

I’m Failing Forward As a Parent and Teacher, and I’m Okay with That

By Elizabeth Peyton - 09/15/2020 - 11 minute read

I was a straight-A student. I was the girl who always did my homework, always broke the curve, always went above and beyond. As my …