I have been thinking a lot about Dancer’s Pose lately. Dancer’s Pose is a yoga pose that incorporates aspects of balance and strength. To get into Dancer’s Pose, you start by balancing on your left leg with your left arm
Read MoreWhat Makes a Good Teacher?
“So, a belief you hold is that you cannot be both a good teacher and a good mom.” If my life were a television show or a movie, there would be a dramatic sound effect like glass breaking or a
Read MoreSurviving the Second Quarter Slump
Is it just me, or is the second quarter the most difficult quarter of the year? Students pushing boundaries, a never-ending to-do list, the pressure of reaching all of your students so they learn and grow, collaborate with your team,
Read MoreA Teacher by any Other Name
The day is finally here! Today is the day I am getting married on the beach in beautiful La Jolla, California! This whole quarter has been a whirlwind with adjusting to life as a new mom, starting over in a
Read MoreHow Can We Grow?
The theme of my life this year is all about growth. I am growing as an educator by teaching a new grade at a new school district, so I am seeing different perspectives on teaching philosophies as well as learning
Read MoreThe Next Chapter
“Take a deep breath as you walk through the door it’s the moment of your very first day,” plays in my head as I walk into school for the first day of school, just like it does on any other
Read MoreMy Fond Farewell
The day teachers and students have been waiting for is finally here – the last day of school. Normally I cannot get out of my classroom fast enough, eager as can be to begin a much-needed summer break. I will
Read MoreKeep the Student in Student Teacher
Dear Student Teacher, Congratulations! In a few months, you will begin the part of your college experience that you have likely been waiting for forever – student teaching. I hope that your student teaching experience gives you all the tools
Read MoreThere’s an Intruder in my Classroom
Lockdown, Lockdown, Lockdown suddenly rings out over the loudspeaker, and I immediately stop teaching and navigate through the maze of desks to lock my classroom door and initiate the other lockdown procedures to secure my classroom and students. “Is this
Read MoreMs. Corrigan is Having a Baby!
For the last seven years, my classroom and my students have been my babies, and in many ways, they always will be my first babies. However, as of February 11, 2019, I have my first real baby. While I am
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