Has it already been two years? Some people read that with a different tone. Some people read that with the feeling of, “Wow has it been that long already?” Others read it with a feeling of, “I can’t believe this
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For this month, I wanted to interview teachers at different experience levels and see how similar or different their answers are depending on their experience in the classroom. The teachers that participated have taught for 2 years, 5 years, 9
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How many of us look forward to hearing that we have a professional development training we must attend? Each month, our staff is required to attend an on-site PD. They are usually very general and broad, covering a wide variety
Read MoreCovid Kindergarten
In July of 2020, parents of pre-k students had to make a decision that would impact the education of their child for the future. Do I send my child to kindergarten now, in the middle of this pandemic, or do
Read MoreCovid’s Impact on Morale
In January of 2020, I had an amazing experience at a three-day conference. It was truly inspiring. When I came home that day, I wanted to make a Facebook post about how great it was, so I could remember and
Read MoreMy NBCT Journey
It was April of 2018 when I made a decision that would take me on an incredible educational journey. I decided to attempt National Board Certification. I approached my principal at the time and asked her if she knew anything
Read MoreFresh Start
2021 has felt like it is taking three years to get through. I look at the first graders in the hallways and I think, “Was it just last year that we worked together online?” It seems like it was much
Read More‘Tis the Season
‘Tis the season! It’s that time of the school year where we notice that the second quarter is coming to a close and we realize all the things we have left to do before we go on Winter Break. In
Read MoreKeep on Growing!
Each year, I look at my bookshelf in my classroom and I think to myself, “You know, I should really go through this stuff and get rid of things.” Each year, I always come across my original teaching portfolio from
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