This week I scrolled through Facebook, something I’m prone to do once or twice a day. I came upon one post in particular that caused me to pause and read further. It started like so: This sounds oddly familiar: Teachers’ … Continue reading →
When one job designation filters down through all the other hats I wear, life is enriched. Being a mom has given me skills that enhance all other areas of my life and those who come in contact with me.
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From the Facebook posts filling my feed, I understand it’s that time of year again. For the past several weeks, I’ve seen the first day of school photos and been realizing my summer is rapidly winding down. With that in mind, I’m reminded of the conflict that seems to exist between teachers and parents. What can you do to have an amazing school year?
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Cute video on country facts, and an amazing demonstration of multilingualism
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This year, I have started to use a program called ClassCraft in my classroom. It has been fun to watch how the students react to it. ClassCraft is a game created by a teacher to make learning fun. Students are … Continue reading →
Fifteen minutes left, I thought and counted the parents I had seen that night. Eight, not bad, but still rather small for three hours. I looked up and saw one more parent take a seat across the gym. I sighed. … Continue reading →
This week marked the second week of school. This year I have in essence three new classes. I have never taught leadership before. After being the class officers’ adviser last year, I wanted to take this class on. The other … Continue reading →
It was December, 1987. Casting call had gone out to South Albany High School for The Sound of Music. I don’t know whether it was encouragement from my friend, Eric Wyatt, or just because I loved to sing and loved … Continue reading →
