Today, for those of you didn't know, is #DotDay, a day based around Peter Reynolds' book The Dot. It's an awesome book where a little girl named Vashti, who claims she can't draw, is challenged to "just make your mark and... Continue Reading →
As a community, we've had two freak accidents that have put a former student and a current student into the hospital in the last four months. Elizabeth, a former student, was hit by a car riding her bike from piano... Continue Reading →
We've taught our daughters that thank you notes are a must. Do they always get them written? Not at all. Do I get them written? Nope, I'm just as guilty as my daughters. Time and effort are required, and sometimes... Continue Reading →
As I become more comfortable with myself at age 44, I've grown more comfortable with where I've come from. I've taken to saying, "I'm Irish on both sides of my family. My wife has Scottish blood in her and just... Continue Reading →
I've had a couple of people comment that they've clicked into my blog because of the titles, just seeing how in the world I'd tie things together with a goofy title like that! I'd guess this would be no different!... Continue Reading →
I cannot believe that I've not used this title before. Every Sunday this song pops into my head because this is what Sunday mornings are for, to relax, to drink a little coffee and read, just to be without a... Continue Reading →
I follow any number of hashtags on a daily basis, one of them being #iaedfuture, a hashtag about the future of education in Iowa. It's populated with some incredible mind of education, and I'm often left in awe about the... Continue Reading →
I had about 750 words done on this post the first time, and somehow, the "save draft" button failed me, so I'm not sure what this will turn into! 🙂 Last week, I had the change to attend the fifth... Continue Reading →
I use a web site to keep track of followers and those who unfollow. It's tacky, I know, but I will follow back on almost anyone who is educationally based, and if you aren't, if I can see how you'll... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 