It's been a few weeks since I've carved out the time to write. My mind if teeming with ideas, both positive and not so much, but this is one that's just presented itself to me today. A little background, last... Continue Reading →
I just finished reading this great blog post by Terry Heick titled "What Are You Going To Do To Inspire Students?" It's a very thoughtful piece that really doesn't answer that question for us, just poses it for us to... Continue Reading →
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qX7ZsxD3Ik I dropped Macy Gray in there because my last blog was a bit funky. Ok, it was a lot funky. I was cranky, tired, and more than a little scared as to what I saw as I looked... Continue Reading →
I'm reading all these "oh first day of school selfie" or "heeeey, it's the first day of school" and I think to myself: What the hell is the matter with me?? It's been a LONG time since I've... Continue Reading →
If that title doesn't draw people in, I don't know what will! 🙂 Through the educational podcast called Techlandia (highly recommended @TechlandiaCast), I downloaded the app called Voxer a while ago. This app turns your device into a walkie-talkie of sorts,... Continue Reading →
There have been a couple of posts on teacher burnout one from Matthew Bell (@Matt4Newport) titled "Everyone's Fire Goes Out (But It Doesn't Have To)" and Edutopia (@edutopia) titled "End of the Year Burnout: How to Finish the Marathon in... 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'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 →
Yesterday, we had a staff member receive a piece of heartbreaking news, the type that creates that "life before, life after" type of moment. She was at school only briefly, but received many hugs, and will receive many more in... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 