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The Life of a Conflicted Teacher

Working hard to make sense of it all

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Darin Johnston

Just a guy from Iowa, who's suddenly found himself at a place in life he never expected to be 20 years ago! I live on an acreage with my wife, two daughters, two dogs, seven cats, chickens, two cows, and quarter acre garden. Find me at my blog: Life of a Conflicted Teacher https://iowaconflictedteacher.com/

Day 8 – 5 Times? Yes, Please! – #SOLC25

Daily writing promptWhat movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times?View all responses NOTE: This happens when you don't have a writing routine, you miss a day. This was yesterday's prompt, and I was writing, then school... Continue Reading →

Day 6 – Women’s Athletics – #SOLC25

As I sit here and watch the second round of the Women's Big Ten Tournament with the Iowa Women currently leading Michigan St, it just struck me where women's athletics are at right now. I've coached middle school girls forever.... Continue Reading →

Day 5 – A Gift of Snow – #SOLC25

I feel like this is a yearly post as well. #brrr Apparently, last night, during the State of the Union, our school district called off school today because of the threat of snow and wind. We were forecasted to get... Continue Reading →

Day 4 – Quotes From Unusual Places – #SOLC25

I am a quote guy. #gofigure Hush. I have a couple of notebooks full of them. I have a file on my computer designated as "Picture Quotes 1" and "Picture Quotes 2". While I don't purchase books of them, I... Continue Reading →

Day 3 – The Music Post – #SOLC25

This is always one of my favorite slices because everyone loves music. In my travels around Iowa, the country, and the world, I've yet to find someone who says "I don't like music!" #heckyes Music from the first time I... Continue Reading →

Day 2 – In Class Recently…. – #SOLC25

Whoa, two days in a row. It could be a writing streak! 🙂 Last week, I had students ask me what I'd do if I were not a teacher. #wow I know! And it got me thinking, what WOULD I... Continue Reading →

Day 1 – Who Are You? – #SOLC25

Please note, the next 31 days will be dedicated to the Two Writing Teacher's Slice of Life Challenge. The challenge, write 31 days straight while commenting on posts each day. This is done WONDERS for my writing and created an... Continue Reading →

Friday Thoughts: Chilling

As we drove through our little town, I asked my wife if she wanted to stop at the pub for a drink. "If you want to," she replied. *sigh* So here we sit, on our couch, watching basketball. I've got... Continue Reading →

Slice of Life Tuesday: Teaching Ain’t Easy

As I write this, I'm SO tired. It's been a long year, but not because of behaviors. I've got a really good class. #sweet They just don't engage. That's the exhausting part for me. This is the part of teaching... Continue Reading →

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