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 →
Last week, we played a basketball game in a neighboring district. Nothing special there, but yet, there was. One of the reasons I jumped districts was to teach with the other sixth-grade teacher there. I've known her for quite a... Continue Reading →
If you've been with me for a while, you know that I write a lot about emotion, attitude, and just being there in the moment with whatever it is you are feeling. #dontweknowit I've written about former players and teams... Continue Reading →
This slice is real-time today. For part of our social studies, I have the students draw maps. Nothing hugely technical or anything like that, but enough that they can see where the places are that they are drawing. #youcannotdrawastraightline Oh,... Continue Reading →
My students are going to write about this topic, so I thought that I'd write about it too as they are watching me right now. This will be fun! 🙂 The first word I'd use to describe myself is quiet.... Continue Reading →
Hello my wonderful (and patient) readers. I really didn't plan on a three-week hiatus. I really didn't. My writing was spotty, but wow, three weeks?? Good grief! And people kept reading! 🙂 Anyway, today in class, we watched Angela Maiers'... Continue Reading →
First, hello Slicers and blog readers. Long time, no see. #whatyouhavewrittenfortwodaysinarow I know, but sometimes, you need to say "hi" and "how you doin'", just so people don't forget what kind of nonsense that is written here! #epiceyeroll I'm writing... Continue Reading →
I signed up for the free Grammarly years ago because my spelling stinks. #youaretellingme I don't need the comments. The kids are school were NOT good today and have me considering emptying my life savings to retire early, living life... Continue Reading →
Ugh. Again, no clear writing time = missed days. Annoying as heck! My full-time job is being a teacher, a husband, a dad, a brother, and a son. #thatsalot There is no order there because sometimes, each is the most... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 