Ok With Good
I have a lot of education articles that come across my newsfeed. I read some of them and am left with the thought, “Maybe I’m ok with just being good.”Read More »Ok With Good
Christy
Mistakes and Accountability
Last Wednesday I messed up big with one of my classes.
It was getting close to time for the bell to ring. I checked the cabinet with the tablets and one was missing.
“Oh no. Not again.” Someone had truly taken one on Monday. I got it back, but I thought it was happening all over again.Read More »Mistakes and Accountability
Cycling Pet Peeves
I know the U.S. is a million miles behind certain cities in Europe regarding bicycling infrastructure and etiquette. But as I ride more and more, I keep finding certain things drivers do to be infuriating.
Labor Day Lesson Planning
Happy Labor Day! If you’ve had a three day weekend, thank union members!!
And, yes, regardless of what some other articles and memes state, unions did lay the groundwork for the 8-hour a day, five day per week work week.Read More »Labor Day Lesson Planning
Biking Reboot
This school year I decided to bike commute part of the way to the school where I work. I live 25 miles away, so it’s not feasible for me to bike the entire way.
I decided to park my car at a local park 10 miles from work. The ride was nice both ways. Traffic wasn’t too bad aside from a few jerky drivers. But it takes me too much time. I was up at 5:00 a.m. and on the road by 5:30. I wasn’t getting home until 6:00 p.m. I’m a teacher, so quite honestly I still had lesson planning that needed to be done when I got home. But I was so tired on the days I rode it was a struggle to do that too.
Last week I didn’t ride my bike at all to work.Read More »Biking Reboot
Being Your True Self
As I get older and get more practice being me, I feel more comfortable in my own skin. Thank goodness! I spend such a long time carrying a sumo-suit of anger, resentment, hurt feelings, and probably more. I’ve been on the journey for over 10 years to let that go.
Unioning and Sketch Notes
One of my favorite parts of my job is being able to be a part of and active in my labor union.
One Week Down
Last week was the first full week of school. It was good, but on Friday night I took a nap after work. I woke up around the time I go to bed. So I went back to sleep until 8 a.m. on Saturday. Still tiring even though it was good.Read More »One Week Down