Saturday morning, I had the chance to take part in an activity I'd never done, volunteering with a group of teachers to help with a mobile food pantry. First off, this is part of what I've decided I want to... Continue Reading →
First blog post of the New Year! 🙂 And not only is this the first post, but I have students watching me write it.....ohhhhhh scary! I've toyed with a number of "one words" over the last few days. I'm not... Continue Reading →
As I wrote the title, it gave me the "first present of Christmas" vibe, from The Polar Express. It's hard to believe that 2015 is over in 12 hours. Looking back on this blog, the volume of writing continues to go... Continue Reading →
We've just spent the last couple of days with old college friends and their families in the Wisconsin Dells. It's been four years since we've been able meet up because, of all things, swimming. Â Four years ago, our oldest daughter... Continue Reading →
My family, wife and two daughters, are all musically inclined. My wife and I both performed in high school, band and choir, and actually met in the college choir. We've passed this love of music along to our daughters, both... Continue Reading →
It's that time of the year where teachers are hitting that first wall. Â Thanksgiving is past, the kids are wired because of the holiday season in full swing, and stuff is starting to pile up around us with both professional... Continue Reading →
Yup, December 2 for the "Welcome December" blog post. Bah humbug! 🙂 As I think about December a couple of things jump out: I must be getting old, because it seems like school just started and we are in the... Continue Reading →
As another week winds down, I find myself at a loss for writing topics. I'm not a hugely creative person to begin with, so sometimes, that struggle is real! However, sometimes, it's just the idea that you are keeping on... Continue Reading →
Parent teacher conference week always offers up some good thoughts for blog topics, so thank you for bearing with another blog. It seems that so many times topic are lightening bolts that are there and gone in a flash. Conferences... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 