Last night, I got to see an awesome group of former students be inducted into the National Honor Society by another awesome group of former students. I've not seen many of these students since they stepped out of my classroom,... Continue Reading →
On a good day, I feel like an average teacher. I've battled a lot of self-doubt this year with my ability to make a difference with students. I just don't feel that connection with this class that I have in the... Continue Reading →
On a couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Calm.com here, talking about our beginning interaction with mindfulness and what I'm expecting going forward. #growingandlearning My principal is a logical man, and when given information in sensible manner, will listen, and... Continue Reading →
I've had this written down for a few days now. It's gotten into my craw and is festering until I get it written, so why not now? First, I've written about this twice, first in 2015 in a blog titled, A... Continue Reading →
First, I've read a few Harry Potter slices (bless you, Potterheads), so a few facts for you. According to Pottermore, I belong to Ravenclaw (I'm a teacher, I have to be quirky at times!). My Patronus is a weasel, a... Continue Reading →
This weekend was a trying one for many reasons. First, our daughter brings a truck load of drama where ever she goes. I love her dearly because she's got a big heart, a big voice, and is capable of so much, but... Continue Reading →
Luke Perry's massive stroke and later passing due to said stroke gives me goosebumps every time it's mentioned on TV. Why? Because I suffer a stroke in 2016. #excuseme It wasn't anything like what happened to Luke Perry, but you cannot... Continue Reading →
#waitwhatdidyousay Yup, today is my comp day, after 13 snow days! Ugh! Our district leadership thought it would be too late to change this to a contact day, so I am left with ANOTHER day off. An 8th grade teacher... Continue Reading →
It's Slice of Life Challenge Eve, and I'm nervous! This will be my fourth year participating in the this blogging event, which challenges us to write, post our writing to the Two Writing Teachers web site, then comment on at least... Continue Reading →
