Last month I was back in High Bridge, NJ, one of my very favorite places to be, demonstrating writing lessons and student conferences in the classroom.  Now here is a school (dedicated principal,  talented and highly committed teachers, engaged students) that can't help but make me look good.   Nevertheless, I will admit it, I am always nervous before modeling.  The jitters are unavoidable: I'm working with students who are new to me, while being observed by half-a-dozen adults, and often...