Bittersweet
This isn’t an easy post to write. A few weeks ago, I learned of an elementary teaching position within our district – one that would allow me to teach on the same schedule as my own kids. For a few years I have been thinking I needed to change things up for both personal and […]
Still Going
There’s been nothing typical about the start of my school year, that’s for sure! The phone call from the Lansing State Journal on my conference hour is just another event that fits with this interesting beginning. Still reeling, overwhelmed and humbled by the attention and generosity, I spoke with the reporter and shared my thoughts […]
First Day of School 2016-2017
For the first time in several years we find ourselves beginning the year before Labor Day. After the busy couple of days and the preparation before that, I’m very thankful for today’s half day! I’m excited to meet my students and share the fun of all that’s taken place! In a family of teachers, everyone […]
Final Moments in the City
The final afternoon in the city was a bit of blur. Fueled now by excitement and disbelief at all the secrets and behind-the-scenes work that went in to pulling off this huge surprise! While I wish both Cade and Ruthie could have spend the afternoon with me, Ruthie’s flight left shortly after the segment aired, […]
TODAY’s the Day!
We’ve been in the city for the past two days and have covered some serious ground! After meeting for my style session on Monday and continuing to go strong, the time has finally come for the main event. This whole experience would not be possible if not for the amazing people at Adopt-a-Classroom who help […]
More from Manhattan
It continues to be a whirlwind! The excitement of the city, uncertainty of exactly how tomorrow will unfold and the anticipation of the imminent start to the school year is all beginning to set in. To start the morning, I recorded a quick voiceover on my phone and sent it off to the producer. Thankfully, […]
I 💗 NY
I’m always amazed by how much I liken flying to time travel. Arriving in Manhattan mid-morning, we checked our bags into storage at the hotel and immediately hit the pavement. We did a good deal of sightseeing – Times Square, Rockefeller Center – grabbed a fantastic pizza which we devoured and then prepared to get tickets […]
Job Shadowing Mrs. Cornwell
Today, I job shadowed Mrs. Cornwell to learn more about being a teacher. I learned a lot from her and I think that being a teacher is still something I want to do. Mrs. Cornwell had me work on a few projects, and help her in the classroom. I also had the chance to observe […]
SOLS ~ Buried by white
At first glance, this title of this post might cause the reader’s mind to jump immediately to snow days spent bundled in warm winter layers and conjure up muscle memories of aching backs and blistered hands obtained from hours of shoveling. While there certainly are a few flakes of snow swirling around the air […]
SOLSC ~ 2011 ~ 15/31
By learning you will teach; by teaching you will understand. Latin Proverb “What should we do when we’re done?” It’s a dreaded question. Yet today, it’s one that lead to perhaps the best moment I can recall. As we’re nearing the end of our I-Search project, putting finishing touches on papers and publishing our Glogs […]
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