Junior highers are so presh sometimes. Remember being at that age? Their hormones are the driving forces behind everything. They look like little adults, they think they are little adults, but they still have a loooong ways to go. One... Continue Reading →
Harry: Right, the Christmas party. Not my favorite night of the year, and your unhappy job to organize. Mia: Tell me. Harry: Well, it's basic, really. Find a venue, over-order on the drinks, bulk-buy the guacamole and advise the girls... Continue Reading →
I wore the Shape-ups to school again today. I was throwing a "Latin Olympics" party for a 6th grade class, so I needed to be able to run around and chase down boys stealing the marshmallow shotputs and pool noodle... Continue Reading →
People in marketing and advertising and product placement are geniuses. EVIL geniuses. You know how at places like Bed, Bath, and Beyond there are those bins right by the checkout with all that cool, funky, As Seen on TV type... Continue Reading →
Remember how fun it was to have a birthday when you were younger? Today is my BFF ry's 27th birthday (sorry to out you ry :) ) Out of our close group of friends, because her bday is in January,... Continue Reading →
for the first time in my life, i got to the end of a dental floss box. !! This has never happened. I was so excited. When I heard that rattle of the empty box, I was like "omgosh. What.... Continue Reading →
Twice a semester we as teachers are given the assignment to report on each student's individual progress in their academics, social, spiritual, physical, etc-eral well-being in school. So, six times a year, I'm suppose to think of 146 clever and... Continue Reading →
I am back at school! My second week of my second year of teaching is almost over, I can reach out and touch Labor Day weekend. It's been really good so far. My stress level is way lower this year,... Continue Reading →
I can’t believe I made it through my first year of teaching. I can’t. And that it went…wellish. I didn’t have too many horrible parent encounters of the third kind. I only suspended one student (for cutting my drama class... Continue Reading →
So much funny happens on a daily basis that I want to write about. Unfortunately, like many of you, I'm sure, I spend a lot of time staring at a computer screen, slouched over a desk, slinging back lukewarm faculty... Continue Reading →
I have favorites. Probably all teachers do. Kids we just like a little more...and I know we're not supposed to, but...well it just happens. I really try to approach each child the same. And I do love them all to... Continue Reading →
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