Last week, a former student put up a Facebook post about their basketball team making the Missouri State Championship in 2005. I taught a few of the girls on that team. #damndudeyouareold Yes, yes I am, but that's not the... Continue Reading →
First and foremost, I'm tired. End of the year tired in December. #eek It's a combination of a new curriculum, a new schedule, and kids with apathy for learning. That makes teaching tough. Add in a season that just races... Continue Reading →
I have a good class this year. Each year is different, and you try to look for positives with each group. Last year's class will always be special to me because they were my first class here. They were so... Continue Reading →
Last Monday, I had the chance to watch former students, this time the boys and their respective basketball teams. #ahbasketballseason Yes, our season was done before Christmas Break, so the boys started up soon after we returned in January. I... Continue Reading →
And just like that, today was our last practice of the season. #what I know. Practice started October 17th and this was it. We had 6:30 practice after a fairly awful game last night. I didn't know how the girls... Continue Reading →
Made ya look, didn't I? I love fun titles like this because it draws people in for sure! 🙂 #thatisdisgusting Well, perhaps, but it's how I feel right now. A little context: one of my favorite podcasts is the Washedup... Continue Reading →
In our school, we have a WIN time, which is What I Need. Some students need math help, while work with reading, writing, other leadership ideals, and other areas. My WIN group is set up for almost all of that.... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI_Oe-jtgdI #startingoffwithalittledrama Oh you betcha! We are working on problem-solving in my technology class and with that, we need problems! 🙂 So, today, we listed our problems. It was fascinating what 8th graders look at as their problems. Honestly, I... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 