The long summer months have created quite a longing for me to hear drops of water falling. Finally, this past weekend there was music to my ears as the rain came down. It was blissful. However, when I walked into
Read MoreLosing Hope
This year presents many challenges for educators. Budget cuts have left our district asking teachers to do more with less. Teachers are covering two and three duties each day. Some teachers barely have time to eat their lunch because their
Read MoreThat’s Not My Job!
Four different people said that to me on Friday when I returned to my classroom after summer break and it got me thinking, "What exactly is my job?" When I came into my classroom after the break, I knew that
Read MoreEnd of the Road (For Some)
Another school year has come and gone. This used to be a really happy time of year for me. All of the hard work was done for a few weeks. I could look back and see how much my students have
Read MoreMelody and Rhythm
Sometimes in the mundane haze of daily routines there is a spark. Thursday after work I drove to pick up my daughter. I was excited to see Maya. She had spent two nights in a row with my mom as
Read More“You can’t do anything to me!”
A 6 year old screamed that at me on Wednesday when I got on to him for running around a classroom, jumping on furniture, and yelling. His classroom was three rooms away from mine and I heard the commotion. That
Read MoreAre you a Cupcake or a Muffin?
Last week a 5th grade student came up to me at recess and said, “I’d like to share a letter with you between a cupcake and a muffin.” The letter is as follows: Dear Cupcake, That frosting you smear all
Read MoreYou know you’re a National Board Candidate if……
March 31st had come and gone. I wonder how many boxes are making their way to San Antonio as I type this. I wish safe travels to all those boxes and my sincerest congratulations to all those who have placed
Read MoreDefining Moments
Our lives our benchmarked by defining moments. Many of us look at our lifetime and see moments that are personal and professional. The birth of my daughter was a defining moment, but so was leaving the classroom. There are moments
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