I actually got this idea from Two Teachers Writing, and on it, they posted a simple chart about finding inspirations on what to write about. I've struggled with writing lately as I just see a lot of my drafts being going... Continue Reading →
Tonight is a bit of a throw back for me as I'm driving my oldest daughter to swim practice. The last two years, when practices have switched from 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM, my job was driver. I got to... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, it just takes that. Today, we had an IEP meeting for a student, and afterwards, the special education teacher said that about what was happening in the our reading classroom he gets to be in with a number of... 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 →
Wow, we are in September? All ready? I started this last night, and just didn't get it finished because I've been late getting home, late getting supper, and late getting to bed. Not exactly how I want my school year... 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 been lax in keeping up with my writing lately. It's a combination of no weekends free, a flood of paper work, not feeling well, and just a general sense of yuck. However, I'm writing today about my daughters because... Continue Reading →
A fine good Friday morning to all of you! Last night, I had the privilege of watching my oldest daughter get inducted into the National Honor Society, something that she is extremely proud of. One of the requirements, write a... Continue Reading →
Iowa City is a happy place for my family. I sound like my students with their writing, but it's true. It's always been a fun place for us to visit, ever since my wife and I started dating. Her aunt and uncle... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 