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What a Difference a Day Makes!
On Monday and Tuesday of this week, I was lucky enough to be selected as one of two people from my school to go to a state reading conference. It was a wonderful experience, allowing me to learn ways...
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A Season of Change
I absolutely love, love, LOVE getting an extra hour in my day today - I just feel like I can be so much more productive with that extra hour! I’m getting observed tomorrow – my first formal...
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Just Breathe
If I were to describe my week in one word, I would choose “AHHHHH!!!!!” Ok – I guess that’s not the best word choice, but my week was definitely CAH-RAY-ZEE! Last week was probably one of the...
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A Roller Coaster Week
If you take a look at my previous post, you would see that life seemed to be headed towards the upward mend. However, it quickly took an unusual turn! Needless to say – it was an interesting week!...
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The 3 Rs
If you’ve been reading my blog lately, you would notice that life has been a little bit on the crazy side of things for me (but when is it ever not?!? Ha!). Lately, there have been oodles and oodles...
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To Infinity and Beyond...
It was frigid out today… a high of 12 degrees (and I’m not even sure it made it to that!). Right now, I’m sitting in bed, wrapped in all the blankets I can find. My hands are still thawing out as I...
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Information Overload
I only have one more day of school until I can officially say that I survived a half year of teaching! Hooray! J As my wonderful teammate put it (or sang it, rather), “It’s the final countdown…”...
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A Balancing Act
Happy New Year!!!! I hope that everyone had a safe and enjoyable kick start to the New Year! I have a good feeling that 2012 is going to be a year rich with opportunities and excitement. Coming into...
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Hooray!
I am pleased to share that I was nominated for my first blog award, the Liebster Award! Hooray! Thank you, Kylie for nominating me for this wonderful award. I am so honored! J Please be sure to...
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Another Award?!?! Thanks!
I was nominated for another award in the wonderful blogging community… the Versatile Blogger Award! Many thanks to Caitlyn for nominating me! (Also, be sure to check out her cool blog at Sliding into...
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Important Ingredients
So far, my New Year’s Resolutions are going well… I am starting to find a balance… both mentally and physically! This past week, I left work before 6pm every night, I made time to watch my favorite tv...
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Digging Deeper into a Land of Endless Wonder and Discovery
Let me just start by saying that these past couple days were eXtreme! And by eXtreme I mean awesome, extraordinary, superb, brilliant, amazing, wonderful, fantastic, outrageous, glorious (I think you...
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Tag... You're It!!!!
Whew… last week was one grueling week! I won’t go into too much detail other than parent-teacher conferences, formal observation (plus pre and post conferences), data inundation, misbehaving students...
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A Commitment to Motivate and Inspire
Last week, I heard the comment that every teacher dreads to hear: “This is boring! Why do we have to learn this boring stuff?” I know that it’s all a matter of opinion of what’s considered fun and...
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Simply Sunshine!
Wow! It’s been exactly one month since my last post! I apologize for the delay… life has just been a little bit chaotic lately! I must say, I am very jealous of those of you on Spring Break already…...
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A Fresh New Start
Spring Break was exactly what I needed… a little bit of rest, some relaxation, and lots of sunshine! J I’m going back to work feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to go! Woohoo!!!! What a...
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2, 4, 6, 8, Who do we appreciate?
You! You! You! JHooray for teachers! You inspire the young hearts and minds by believing in them and helping them succeed and there’s no greater gift than that! Thank you, thank you, thank...
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Lean Into It
On the very last day of my very first year of teaching, my principal shared some great advice. He said, “Lean into it.” Such a simple statement, yet so full of wealth. Lean into it – Feel every...
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Hello!I can't believe it's been over a year since my last blog post! Crazy! Here's a quick re-cap of my year for you:This was my first year teaching in a classroom of my very own and I LOVED it!I...
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As I was on my way to McDonald’s after school, I decided to make a pit-stop at the nearby Dollar Tree to pick up a few items for my classroom. The store was buzzing with people, many whom were...
View ArticleA Family United By Hope
Friggatriskaidekaphobia – the fear of Friday the 13th. I’ve never feared this day… only once did I have my share of “bad luck” when I got into a very minor car accident 8 years ago (which was...
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This week I was told that things would begin to go back to normal. But what is normal? I really do not know. I thought I knew, but as it turns out, I really don’t. Life is an increasingly complex...
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Amidst all of the craziness with school and life, I’ve come to realize the importance of community. As my class has defined it, a community is a group of people who work together and help each other...
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This past year was one for the books. It has been, quite literally, the most action-packed school year that I’ve experienced. From the historic flooding to the consolidation of two great schools into...
View ArticleIt Can Be Done
As we get our class lists every year, we often hear phrases like, “Oh… you have (insert name of extremely challenging student here) in your class. Good luck! You’re going to need it!” Or the phrase,...
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