I'm not one to sing praises to many apps. One, I'm not that big of a deal and two, I don't use a ton of apps right now. However, this one is an app that can help streamline and save... Continue Reading →
We hear a lot about being a "connected educator", how it makes our profession better, ourselves better. I've bought into that whole-heartedly, creating (in my own mind) a network where I can find ideas, support, and ways to pushing my... Continue Reading →
I've just finished reading "Top 20 Golden Age Hip-Hop Album" and yes, I loved it. Many of the groups have been or still are favorites, and the top group, A Tribe Called Quest, I could put their work on shuffle, being... Continue Reading →
Last fall, five of my sixth graders, a group of seventh graders, and eighth graders had the chance to attend a STEM workshop geared towards middle school students. Apparently, I failed to write about that experience. Today, this is my... Continue Reading →
We have a 13 year old daughter right now who's going through some pretty typical middle school attitude issue for us. She's an intelligent child, cute as a button, but hasn't gained full control of her filter as she lets... Continue Reading →
I can't lie, I do love Fridays. I love the excitement of students who have plans and come into the room jacked up for their trip or party or whatever it is. Teachers enjoy Fridays as well just simply because... Continue Reading →
As I'll not have school tomorrow due to Parent-Teacher conference Tuesday and tonight, here are some take aways from the month that was: Winter stinks: I know, I know. I live in Northeast Iowa I should be used to this... Continue Reading →
I'm not naturally a positive person, but as a teacher, it kind of grows on you. I send my co-workers texts about how awesome they are (and they are), I smile at my students an awful lot (ouch my face... Continue Reading →
I've always had the opportunity to work in small schools. I grew up going to a small school as did my wife and my kids currently attend a somewhat small school. In all the states that I've taught in (Minnesota,... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 