Glenn Mason

Glenn Mason was raised in Amityville on New York’s Long Island. As an undergraduate at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Glenn is a former CPA who spent over 25 years in a variety of roles in corporate America. After leaving the corporate world he returned to college receiving his Master’s Degree in Social Studies Education from The City College of New York in Manhattan, where he currently resides. He is presently a New York City public high school history teacher. This is his thirteenth and final academic year in his newfound career.
‘Why are you taking your time?! Do your damn job!’: An Unlikely Friendship Between Two NYC Teachers.
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‘Why are you taking your time?! Do your damn job!’: An Unlikely Friendship Between Two NYC Teachers.

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I’d like to tell you about a friendship I developed with a fellow teaching colleague, one that grew from a complete loathing for one another. Michael Crump was our school’s athletic director, basketball coach and dean. He was also a licensed social studies teacher. In the role of a dean, you are responsible for maintaining… Continue reading ‘Why are you taking your time?! Do your damn job!’: An Unlikely Friendship Between Two NYC Teachers.

“Your Job is to Let the White Kids Know that Black Kids Are Just as Smart as They Are, And You are Not Doing Your Job!”: A Teacher’s Reflections
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“Your Job is to Let the White Kids Know that Black Kids Are Just as Smart as They Are, And You are Not Doing Your Job!”: A Teacher’s Reflections

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One day I was walking through the 30th Street train station in Philadelphia when I heard someone shout, “Hey you!”  Surely this wasn’t meant for me. I was a stranger to Philadelphia after all. But this was followed with, “Boy! Don’t you hear me calling you?!” I turn around this time and see a somewhat… Continue reading “Your Job is to Let the White Kids Know that Black Kids Are Just as Smart as They Are, And You are Not Doing Your Job!”: A Teacher’s Reflections

Sometimes College Isn’t the Best Choice For My Students — And I Couldn’t Be More Proud
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Sometimes College Isn’t the Best Choice For My Students — And I Couldn’t Be More Proud

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“Did you guys hear? Benny broke his leg!” “Praised be, Benny broke his leg!” “Whew. I’m sure glad to hear that.” The news went through school like a whirlwind amongst the staff. Now, who would be happy that someone broke their leg? Teachers! You see, Benny was our former student, working a job at the… Continue reading Sometimes College Isn’t the Best Choice For My Students — And I Couldn’t Be More Proud

This Teacher Brings Broadway into His Classroom! “Hamilton,” Anyone?
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This Teacher Brings Broadway into His Classroom! “Hamilton,” Anyone?

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For me there’s something inspirational and informative when you weave together music  and dance in order to convey meaning. While I’ve been told that I can’t sing or dance (haters), I think I’ve learned a thing or two from Broadway musicals. Man of La Mancha depicts Europe during The Middle Ages. Ragtime the Musical presents… Continue reading This Teacher Brings Broadway into His Classroom! “Hamilton,” Anyone?

SURPRISE! Teaching Is Serious Business — At Least Most of the Time.
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SURPRISE! Teaching Is Serious Business — At Least Most of the Time.

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A Total Surprise: “Are you going to wear that again on Friday?” Debbie asked me one afternoon. An odd sort of a question I thought, especially coming from Debbie. Everyone knows that I wear a white shirt and black pants to school every day. This was our school uniform at the time. The kids were… Continue reading SURPRISE! Teaching Is Serious Business — At Least Most of the Time.

Teachers, Do You Know Your Limitations? Let Me Tell You Some Of Mine!
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Teachers, Do You Know Your Limitations? Let Me Tell You Some Of Mine!

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“You want me to do what?!” I said with mock disbelief. Some of my students were helping to plan our school’s annual spring break college tour where they visit universities up and down the east coast during their Easter vacation. They asked me if I would help chaperone their trip. I responded, “let me make… Continue reading Teachers, Do You Know Your Limitations? Let Me Tell You Some Of Mine!