So this morning I decided to email all of my students' parents and guardians to make sure that all kids were signed up for the new Google Classroom for the 4th 9 weeks, and to share some info, etc. Well. It was a great idea that turned into a giant waste of time. Let me… Continue reading Proactive Fail
Category: teaching
Conflicted (#sol17 13/31)
How long have you been teaching? This is my eleventh year. Have you ever thought of leaving the profession? I have. The feeling comes and goes. Some years (like last year, for example) it is really, really strong. Like, updating my resume and actively searching for jobs strong. Other years, like this year, it is… Continue reading Conflicted (#sol17 13/31)
The things she carries (#SOL17 6/31)
Four bags: One purse One "school bag" One bag of books One lunch bag Clamouring into school and up the stairs like she's moving in. Nope. Just a teacher returning to work after a weekend. You should see her after a longer break. Imagine a pack mule. Keys drop to the floor. Pens spill out… Continue reading The things she carries (#SOL17 6/31)
The big, bad ACT
(Thanks writintime for a topic idea!) The ACT is in two weeks and all my juniors will be taking it. And I feel sorry for them. When I took the ACT 17 years ago, it just didn't seem like that big of a deal. I signed up for it, I took it, I got my… Continue reading The big, bad ACT
Independent Reading #sol16 Day 11
I'll be honest, I'm not feeling well, I'm committed to going to book club tonight, and I really just want to go to bed. So, my creative juices are not flowing freely. (I'm just trying to subconsciously lower the bar before you read too far...) Today my students started independent reading. My goals for them:… Continue reading Independent Reading #sol16 Day 11
Midwestern Heart in Dixie 