Changing Names
Yesterday the title of my name changed for the third time.
Technically it will officially change in December, at the end of the semester. After 5+ years, close enough.Read More »Changing Names
Yesterday the title of my name changed for the third time.
Technically it will officially change in December, at the end of the semester. After 5+ years, close enough.Read More »Changing Names
This morning, I should be running my first 15k.
Since I’m sitting her writing instead, you can probably guess I’m not.Read More »Trade-offs
I need to quit writing that I’ve been busy. At the same time, it’s at the forefront of my mind. 12+ hour days nearly every day. They are taking their toll, yet I see the light.
It’s getting brighter…Read More »The Light
The blog hit 10,000 views today!
I had 10 students come to get extra help with A.P. Biology during lunch today.
Another teacher sent over 10 ginormous hot plates and some test tubes to me from her classroom.
The Chair of my department brought us donuts and coffee during our professional learning community time.Read More »All is Well
I’ve worked as a high school teacher for about 6 full months now. It’s official: I have my first teacher cold.
But don’t worry. I’ve developed a time honored cold remedy that’s sure to knock it out quickly! Cider (or beer)*, ice cream, NyQuil (or generic alternatives), and cough drops.Read More »Balanced in Chaos
I’m grumpy.
It’s Saturday. I was in a training for much of today that felt like a waste of time. This made me grumpy. Read More »Just Breathe
I’m getting my Ph.D. I’ll graduate in December. I was lucky and was offered a job in my career of choice this past January, even… Read More »Not About the Money
It’s been a busy week. School ended on June 5, and grades were due on June 8. I had training toward my teacher certification all last… Read More »Stopping to Breathe
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! My school has been showing its appreciation for our hard work in a variety of ways. They’ve given us little snack… Read More »Appreciated