Teacher Appreciation Week
I’m still glad I decided to become a teacher. Two-and-a-half years into the profession, and I find more and more things that make this line of work worthwhile.Read More »Teacher Appreciation Week
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Somebody Has to Do It
During my last period of the day, drama happened. The pants one of my male students was wearing fell a little lower than they should have. While he accidentally resembled a stereotypical plumber, a couple of girls looked that way and laughed. The boy got pissed off.
Rough Start
Evaluation day. That day a teacher puts a little extra into her planning to make things perfect.
I did, and then the dog ate it.Read More »Rough Start
Are You Ok?
Last week I had a couple of meetings to go to during lunch. While on my way to meeting number two, I saw a girl I had in class last year. She was visibly upset. Her face was blotchy with crying, though she was trying to get herself back under control.
I approached her, and I said the only words I could think to say: “Are you Ok?”
A month and 10 days into it, and I’m tired.
Sexiest Class in the Land
I finished my first week back to school. Only three days with students, but the school year has officially begun.Read More »Sexiest Class in the Land
Les Petits Bonheurs
It’s been a rough week. I’ve spent too many work hours proctoring state tests, and it’s made me testy. (Ha!) Read More »Les Petits Bonheurs