It's the 28th of December, and I'm starting to think about school. Not much yet, but it's creeping back into my consciousness. Lessons, assessments, ranking, grading, professional development, all the while wondering, is this the right thing for my students?... Continue Reading →
It's been a heck of a year. I wanted to wish each of you, whether you are a regular or just stumbled over this hodge podge of messy writing, a Merry Christmas. And if Christmas isn't your thing, then... Continue Reading →
If you are a fan of the book, Wonder, then you know about class precepts. Mr. Browne would post one of these rules to live by each month and the students would discuss it, trying to gain their own meaning from the... Continue Reading →
Thankfully, this isn't a livestreamed blog post. We may need to take a couple of commercial breaks for tissues! I came from a vocal music program in Dunkerton, that was stellar. Our teacher, Marsha Nichols, was about 5'3" and was "that" teacher,... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, I posted a blog that I started on Saturday about a 100 day challenge. I had laid out some personal goals and felt good, going three of three with days of exercise. Nothing big and bad, but a couple... Continue Reading →
23 years ago today, we got married. It was a cold, crisp winter Satuday. My mother-in-law was up in arms for months with "what if" questions. What if it snowed? What if it was too cold? What if people couldn't... Continue Reading →
I give you the World Champion Chicago Cubs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NndM9JhLub4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=26&v=VPB0UMVTlj8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nApTGkLd2hs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4LrTkWq9jU 70 Newspapers Announce Cubs World Series Win Cubs No Longer the "Loveable Losers" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36nmi-34wQE&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Yb3qCa7TQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9XtDyDUjIU As I keep finding... Continue Reading →
Yup, December 2 for the "Welcome December" blog post. Bah humbug! 🙂 As I think about December a couple of things jump out: I must be getting old, because it seems like school just started and we are in the... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 