This is what I posed to my sixth grade students today as part of their Wednesday morning writing. I'm part of an Iowa Voxer group, and first, good grief, what a talented, passionate, intense group of educators. Â I wrote a... Continue Reading →
Bear with me on this one, it's not starting out the way you'd expect, but I promise the happy ending! 🙂 I've written about this before, there's been a lot of change going on.  A. Lot. Iowa has created a... Continue Reading →
I had ever intention of attending EdCampIowa this year. Â There was a session taking place in Iowa City so we had free room and board with my wife's aunt and uncle, my kids would be spoiled, and all would be... Continue Reading →
Some days, you just write positive because it's what will make you feel better about the day. Â Today is one of those days. We don't celebrate enough, period. Â We don't celebrate birthdays (oh, I'm too old). Â We don't celebrate our... Continue Reading →
Yeah, I missed Friday. Â My wife had a couple of appointments in which she needed a driver. Â Nothing major by any means, but I was with her, a nice feeling in itself. And honestly, I've been struggling. Â Now, I've said... Continue Reading →
It's been a few weeks since I've carved out the time to write. Â 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 →
Yup, it's been about a month since the last blog post! My writing has suffered this summer, but that's ok. Â Sometimes, we just need to renew and recharge, something I feel as though I've had the chance to do. Yesterday,... Continue Reading →
Just a little while ago, our fifth grade teacher invited our class to go outside with some of her students to get some sun, enjoy the beautiful weather, and just be sixth graders. Â Who are we to turn down an... Continue Reading →
Last fall, five of my sixth graders, a group of seventh graders, and eighth graders had the chance to attend a STEM workshop geared towards middle school students. Â Apparently, I failed to write about that experience. Â Today, this is my... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 