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 →
So, funny story to start this off. Yesterday, I did a thousand words on the second part of our trip of northern Wisconsin. I thought I was pretty cool, getting my writing done not early, but not late either. #waitforit... Continue Reading →
These past few months in school have been brutal. Our principal and secretary resigned, two people who made coming to work enjoyable. Their love of life will be missed greatly. My grade partner is moving to another school. Another person... Continue Reading →
Please note, the next 31 days will be dedicated to the Two Writing Teacher's Slice of Life Challenge. The challenge, write 31 days straight while commenting on posts each day. This is done WONDERS for my writing and created an... Continue Reading →
Someday, we'll be done with all this crazy stuff. But not today CC Chanel and Nilla, just chilling together, enjoying the summer night.
This is post number 1,000 post on The Life of Conflicted Teacher!! #damnthatisalotofwriting It is fitting that this milestone happens on another milestone, our 30th wedding anniversary. #damnthatisalongtime It's been quite a ride. We started dating on my birthday in... Continue Reading →
I get to write this morning because I left the assessments I need to grade at home. #oops The whole carpooling thing with my wife is a work in progress. It's been a quarter (how is that possible) and we... Continue Reading →
Just a quick slice today about the day and upcoming days. Sure enough, our "snow storm" gave us a two hour early out, a two hour late start, and that was it! However, we don't need to make the day... Continue Reading →
Today, we have our second night of fall conferences, a great time to connect with parents, showcase some of their child's work, and just talk about the education their child needs right now. While I get nervous each time we... Continue Reading →
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