March 25, 2023 As I am writing this at the end of my Spring Break week off, having gone from hot weather, to freezing weather, and back to hot weather again, I am reflecting on how fast time goes by. When I was little, I would wish for a day or an event to get … Continue reading Thoughts From a Teacher’s Life – March
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Are Non-Traditional Schooling Options For You?
February 18, 2023 I have had a lot of conversations with other parents lately and have been researching for our own family about schooling for our kiddo. Many of us are wondering about options. For so long, we could only choose between public school and private school, with little to no influence over things, even … Continue reading Are Non-Traditional Schooling Options For You?
Thoughts From a Teacher’s Life – February
February 15, 2023 Whew, we are past Valentine's Day and I hope that you have all survived, or are healing well. If you have never taught, or never taken over a class midyear, here's an analogy: It's like walking into a den of lions to train them for a circus, but they have been starved … Continue reading Thoughts From a Teacher’s Life – February
Thoughts From A Teacher’s Life – January
February 4, 2023 I know, it's February, and I am writing about January, but it's just that kind of month in the education world. You're coming out of a holiday break where you more than likely overate or filled your schedule too full. Or you went entirely the other direction and binge watched Netflix series … Continue reading Thoughts From A Teacher’s Life – January
Welcoming New Students Midyear
January 30, 2023 While the calendar may tell us it is a new year, it is the middle of the school year and the start of a new semester. This is also a time of year that families may transition to a new location or a new school, so there is bound to be a … Continue reading Welcoming New Students Midyear
Never Quit On a Bad Day
January 21, 2023 I remember being told these words early on in my teaching career. It had been a rough year with a rough group of kids. It was time to put in our intent letters (letters telling administration we want to stay at the school and subject for the next school year). I was … Continue reading Never Quit On a Bad Day
My Daily Bucket List That Keeps Me Productive
December 16, 2022 A neatly made bed means I’ve done something today! On this eve of winter break, my thoughts are turning to New Years and the resolutions and habits I want to change, start or stop. I like to use breaks as a chance to change these habits and establish routines for when I … Continue reading My Daily Bucket List That Keeps Me Productive
The October Slump
October 29, 2022 Call marathon days with the start of the term make for an exhausting day. As we reach the end of the month, I am seeing the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. October is a rough month in the education world, and probably in a lot of modern life if … Continue reading The October Slump
Spreadsheets to guide the classroom
October 14, 2022 Running a classroom, whether virtually or in person, can be a challenging task. There are demands coming from several different levels that need responded to, and, let's be honest, it can be stressful being responsible for the success of so many students. Often times, the default can be to deal with things … Continue reading Spreadsheets to guide the classroom
Eliminating Micro-Decisions Improved My Daily Life
October 11, 2022 In a 24/7 fast-paced world, it can be a challenge to keep up with all of our demands, let alone slow down. But this was something I had to do for my mental health and for my family since the speed of life was just too fast. I had ventured into the … Continue reading Eliminating Micro-Decisions Improved My Daily Life
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