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)
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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)
Reaching Someone #sol16 Day 10
Today, as we listened to morning announcements and I readied the ELMO for public speaking presentations, I got a little surprise: my name was called as the recipient of the "212 Degree Teacher of the Quarter". I was pleasantly surprised, although not "excited" enough to suit my first period (haha--I had to explain that what… Continue reading Reaching Someone #sol16 Day 10
Midwestern Heart in Dixie 