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 →
I'm currently three classes away from my reading endorsement from Viterbo University out of LaCrosse, WI. The reason that I was drawn to Viterbo many years ago was that they'd offered classes in our area. I've got my Master's of... Continue Reading →
I've spent a fair amount of time in the gym this past basketball season and I've come to the follow conclusion: I'd make a terrible varsity coach. That's not to say that I won't do it someday, I love coaching.... Continue Reading →
Before I started this blog, I used "blog" on Facebook. Not that I did a ton of writing (not like I do now either) I was inspired by a friend's writing and thought "why not?" This post was done... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 