I know: - "learning is messy." - "a quiet classroom isn't always learning." - "I know my class is engaged by the noise level." - Insert your own volume-based educational statement here. Heck, I've said some of those things out... Continue Reading →
You know, getting this dang blog done on a Friday is killing me!! 🙂  Yesterday it was school, ball practice, high school play, then home.  From 7:40 AM to 10:15 PM, I had a total of 30 minutes at home.... Continue Reading →
Yup. This Saturday I spent another afternoon in a natatorium (look it up and laugh).  It's been a constant from the end of August through next Saturday, watching my daughter swim.  She's a breast stroker and not much else.  She's always... Continue Reading →
This week has been another difficult week, Â a week where I've walked out wondering how a 19 year veteran teacher can constantly feel like a first year teacher. Â Don't get me wrong, I love what I do, but we've come... Continue Reading →
Monday's post was a bit of bummer to write. Today, something completely different! 🙂 We've struggled mightily with figuring out the ELA section of the Common Core like most have.  It's very broad, not overly specific, and just hard to wrap my... 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 →
I just finished reading this great blog post by Terry Heick titled "What Are You Going To Do To Inspire Students?"Â It's a very thoughtful piece that really doesn't answer that question for us, just poses it for us to... Continue Reading →
Why hello there blog, you've been ignored, again haven't you? Â Hopefully, this post will be the beginning of more regular writing on my part. Â I've just not felt like much of anything, however, after today, it's hard not to feel... Continue Reading →
