We've spent the last two months doing something that brings me joy: coaching basketball. #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear I'm doing a little bit of cheating tonight. After each game, I post on my Facebook page a recap of what happened. While I don't... Continue Reading →
As I sit here and watch the second round of the Women's Big Ten Tournament with the Iowa Women currently leading Michigan St, it just struck me where women's athletics are at right now. I've coached middle school girls forever.... Continue Reading →
Whoa, two days in a row. It could be a writing streak! 🙂 Last week, I had students ask me what I'd do if I were not a teacher. #wow I know! And it got me thinking, what WOULD I... Continue Reading →
Hey Bloggerverse! How's everyone been? Me? Influenza A. It sucks. Now, I'm not sure it was the flu, but two weekends ago, I had a fever of 102, a nasty cough, runny nose, aches, and pains. I was miserable that... Continue Reading →
First and foremost, I'm tired. End of the year tired in December. #eek It's a combination of a new curriculum, a new schedule, and kids with apathy for learning. That makes teaching tough. Add in a season that just races... Continue Reading →
Hey blog follower! Long time, no see! #yougotthatright Yeah yeah. I've been dealing with things around school and home and the country and have just felt like the words that I want are not there. I've had this set in... Continue Reading →
Dear Iowa Women's Basketball, This has been a while in coming. Today seemed most fitting after that amazing comeback against Nebraska to mark a three-peat for your program in the Big 10 Women's Tournament. In the background of our lives,... Continue Reading →
It's been a good day. Slow to get up, went to school to rearrange my room, got home to watch the Iowa Women's Basketball team win against Ohio State, and now this. I'll pick from yesterday's post. I had 15... Continue Reading →
Year 9 of my Challenges. Not quite like the cool kids in double digits. But that's ok! #beniceortheywillnotreadyourstuff Yeah, yeah. I looked at last year's introduction and found my last bullet point to be telling. I said that I was... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 