My students are going to write about this topic, so I thought that I'd write about it too as they are watching me right now. This will be fun! 🙂 The first word I'd use to describe myself is quiet.... Continue Reading →
Hello my wonderful (and patient) readers. I really didn't plan on a three-week hiatus. I really didn't. My writing was spotty, but wow, three weeks?? Good grief! And people kept reading! 🙂 Anyway, today in class, we watched Angela Maiers'... Continue Reading →
Good morning, fine readers. It's been a hot minute since I had the urge to put words to the screen. I'm not sure why: School got hard. We had a good class this year. They weren't angels, but none of... Continue Reading →
Today was a no kid day because of conferences, which were on Tuesday and Thursday. #howdidtheygo Honestly, I love parent-teacher conferences. It's that time you get to talk up someone's kid or you get to have a tough conversation. Either... Continue Reading →
Ugh. Again, no clear writing time = missed days. Annoying as heck! My full-time job is being a teacher, a husband, a dad, a brother, and a son. #thatsalot There is no order there because sometimes, each is the most... Continue Reading →
Please note, the next 31 days will be dedicated to the Two Writing Teacher's Slice of Life Challenge. The challenge, write 31 days straight while commenting on posts each day. This is done WONDERS for my writing and created an... Continue Reading →
As I write this, I'm SO tired. It's been a long year, but not because of behaviors. I've got a really good class. #sweet They just don't engage. That's the exhausting part for me. This is the part of teaching... 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 →
Yesterday, I got a message from a teacher friend where I used to teach: I don't know if you listen or how often you listen, but you might want to listen to today's episode. For a little context, he's recently... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 