Today in two of my classes, mostly to kill time, I asked the children to write down their wishes on "magic paper" that they were going to translate sentences on. I love when I have time to peek into their... Continue Reading →
As we approach Valentine's Day, and I am single, I thought it was appropriate to pay homage to the things in my life that I love, that make me feel warm and fuzzy inside, and provide so much inspiration and... Continue Reading →
Recently I read a great article by Ron Clark, a pretty famous guy in the educational world. He's been honored by Oprah and has a Lifetime movie about him starring Chandler Bing, so....big stuff. His article focuses on what that... Continue Reading →
Tryouts are over, the volleyball team has bees chosen, I feel good about my choices, I'm sorer than I've been in a year. Holding tryouts knowing youll cut half the girls in attendance is rough. They sprinted and wall sat... Continue Reading →
If on Sunday I find myself full of hope, high on Jesus, fridge stocked with healthy ambitions, heart full of good intentions, and believing the best in all people, there is always Monday to crush my spirit in case I'm... Continue Reading →
Today I had roughly sixty parent/teacher conferences. Some with both parents present, some with the child present. Most were fanTAStic. Some were awkward. One was horrifying. And I thought to myself, "Self, some of these parents need some loving (or... Continue Reading →
Do you ever say something and then think "where did that come from" because when you break it down, it sounds rather strange? That happens to me a lot. I find myself saying things to my students and they look... Continue Reading →
"hmmm....Ke$ha's bowl looks dirty....she looks unhappy....is she dead?" (tap on glass) "nopenope not dead. I bet she wants me to clean her bowl. poor fishie. I have so much work to do but...I better take care of this right. now. I... Continue Reading →
I'm pretty sure I'm not a good teacher. And I definitely know I'm not supposed to be a mom yet. Here's why... I always joke with my students that if there were ever a real fire on campus, I would... Continue Reading →
Saturday is THE.DAY. CSET testing day. Five Hours. 162 multiple choice questions, 11 short essays, covering Columbus to genetics, quadratic equations to your mom, and everything in between. If I pass, things are great. If I don't....there will be ___________... Continue Reading →
My eye hurts. my knee hurts. is this what it feels like for old people? random body parts start tingling and aching and then one day you're old? i read a book about a leper colony in hawai'i at the turn... Continue Reading →
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