Tonight is a bit of a throw back for me as I'm driving my oldest daughter to swim practice. The last two years, when practices have switched from 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM, my job was driver. I got to... Continue Reading →
Wow, we are in September? All ready? I started this last night, and just didn't get it finished because I've been late getting home, late getting supper, and late getting to bed. Not exactly how I want my school year... Continue Reading →
We've taught our daughters that thank you notes are a must. Do they always get them written? Not at all. Do I get them written? Nope, I'm just as guilty as my daughters. Time and effort are required, and sometimes... Continue Reading →
I've had a couple of people comment that they've clicked into my blog because of the titles, just seeing how in the world I'd tie things together with a goofy title like that! I'd guess this would be no different!... Continue Reading →
I cannot believe that I've not used this title before. Every Sunday this song pops into my head because this is what Sunday mornings are for, to relax, to drink a little coffee and read, just to be without a... Continue Reading →
Can I do this? I'm not a secure person, not in the least. We talk about how social media gives our students a voice, I was that student in middle school and high school. I never had that courage to... Continue Reading →
Really, I have done other things this summer other than attend technology conferences! I'm taking a blended class on teaching writing, I'm working to keep up my garden, and we just got back from a few days in Door County,... Continue Reading →
I've mentioned ISTE, the International Society for Technology in Education, before in a couple of blogs, more for following their hashtag than anything else. I cannot believe though that I've not mentioned the #notatISTE hashtag, something that I will remedy... Continue Reading →
How do I heal after a school year that's caused me to question an awful lot about what it is that I do? That's where I started out on June 1st, the Monday after school lets out. Well, let's see:... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 