I've been a coach for many years now, mainly at the jr. high level. I was dug back into the sport 10 years ago by a group of girls who as sixth graders, didn't want one of their dad's to... Continue Reading →
First, I apologize to those three of you who frequent this rambling mess. My current reality is that my district is in trouble financially and that my job is on the line. Unfortantly, I've dwelled on this all ready, and... Continue Reading →
Every since I've started this blog, I've referenced the fact that our district is in trouble budget-wise. I've long thought that my job would be on the line as well simply because our elementary is the last place to cut.... Continue Reading →
As I've mentioned before, I coach jr. high girls (madness I say, madness!). It's a passion of mine, something that I look forward to all year long simply because it's another teaching outlet, just on a court. Last night, I... Continue Reading →
As I've written about many times, we are having a difficult year. Between the idea of whole grade sharing, watching co-workers pushed into larger class sizes, struggling through the implementation of Common Core, and the uncertainty of the my own job status,... Continue Reading →
Yes, I'm a techie dork. Not especially versed in a ton of technology stuff, but the things I do know, I think I do a pretty good job of. The one things I've wanted for a while now was... Continue Reading →
I may lose my job at the end of this year. Of course, I'm not sure, but we as a district are in some financial problems. We've done a good job keeping ahead of it, but over the last couple... Continue Reading →
Last year, my 8th grade daughter, a typical straight A student, received a B. *cue end of the world scene* After much crying and gnashing of teeth, I started looking deeper into where this came from. Looking at... Continue Reading →
My wife has family who live out in Silver Springs, MD, and we've been worried about them the impending doom of this "megastorm" as it's so dramically being put. We'll I sent a quick email to say yes, we are... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 