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 →
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 →
1. I can't stop saying the word "sucks." And I'm pretty sure I said "hella" one time without realizing it. 2. Someone farted in the sixth grade class and I demanded to know who it was. (no one owned up)... Continue Reading →
I am so thankful for my job. I love all the challenges that come up each day, I love all the creative ways I am divinely inspired to meet them, I have even grown to love phrases like "sensible heels,"... Continue Reading →
I finally had my first "seeing a student outside of school" outer body experience! Check that one off the list! I've been dreading this moment since I started teaching. Since I teach at a private school, our population pools from... Continue Reading →
I'm definitely freaked out by this "growing up" thing. Twenty-five and a half?! I can reach forward and touch 30, but I can't reach back and touch...well I don't even want to be 20 again, but its scary to think... Continue Reading →
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