The countdown is on…13 teaching days until our purpose for educating reaches the pinnacle…AIMS. Budget cuts are looming. 1.3 million dollars in cuts to be exact. And yet, the topic that is keeping me up at night has to do
Read MoreAttack of the Pink Slime
Yes, it's true. This is not an ad for some wacky horror movie. The pink slime is coming to a school cafeteria plate near you! http://news.yahoo.com/parents-sizzle-over-pink-slime-us-school-meals-135633242.html And it apparently has people fuming if you believe the comments on some of
Read MoreTop Ten Things People Say When They Find out I’m a Teacher
10. I could never do what you do. (Of course you can't. I am highly skilled.) 9. Some inappropriate double entendre. (Apparently some people have a thing for teachers.) 8. Some inappropriate joke. (Yes, I am a male teacher of
Read MoreWhat I have Learned from the BOX
This week, I found my blue box back on my door step. It is now the third time this box has been on my door step. For those of you who don't know, the blue box is what you have
Read MoreI am not a star!
At least not in the literal sense. Some days I do feel like a rock star or an all-star and maybe even a superstar. But a star is something that I can count on every night to shine in the
Read MoreChanging of the Guard
My district is currently in the search for a new superintendant. Our beloved superintendant is retiring this summer. (Thank you, Dr. Balentine, for your years of service! Your leadership has been incredibly inspiring especially through these very trying last few
Read MoreExactly What Does it Take?
What does it take to be an effective teacher? I have been asking that since I attended a teacher of the year lunch in November. I watched as businesses in my state recognized quality teachers. I was very honored to be
Read MoreWhat Inspires You?
A few days ago I was having dinner with two friends. As we prepared for an upcoming presentation a simple question was raised: What has inspired you this year? I am inspired by the teachers I work with every day.
Read MoreGet A New Ruler
When I want to measure all my hard work at the gym, I use a scale. When I want to see I how much carpet I need to put in my house, I use a tape measure to measure the
Read MoreDatsun B-210
It seems like I’ve been talking about the Mitchell 20 saga endlessly. I can almost predict the questions that will be posed. I hope that my answers don’t sound like a broken record. I wonder if there is anything
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