It's been a few weeks since I've carved out the time to write. 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 →
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. Who are we to turn down an... Continue Reading →
Before I started this blog, I used "blog" on Facebook. Not that I did a ton of writing (not like I do now either) I was inspired by a friend's writing and thought "why not?" This post was done... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, we had a staff member receive a piece of heartbreaking news, the type that creates that "life before, life after" type of moment. She was at school only briefly, but received many hugs, and will receive many more in... Continue Reading →
As I reflect on myself over the last year, I'm not that positive of a person, but am a work in progress. There's always something: kids, wife, house, kids, car, heifers, weeds, kids - you get the idea! However,... Continue Reading →
First, a shout out to Norm Bossio and his book, How to Stay Motivated on the Deck of the Titanic. Norm spoke to us during a week long Master's program retreat four years ago, and my friend purchased the book for... Continue Reading →
The last two weeks have been hectic for us as we've been running our daughter to swim practice in a neighboring town. It's about a 30 minute drive and then a two hour practice, so hardly enough time to run... Continue Reading →
Change. If you are in education, heck, in life, you hear this word tossed around a lot. The curmudgeonous old man in me flares as I think I don't need change that much and while we are at it, get... Continue Reading →
I've been a full time teacher for 17 years. Good grief, does that make me old yet? And no, if you are one of the five people who read this, you can't answer that question! 🙂 I've been 14... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 