Tag Archives: Education
The Power of Words
Last school year was a very challenging school year for me, the hardest I’ve experienced. This school year, I was challenged with a new task/position and delighted was not on the list of emotions I felt at the time. The … Continue reading
In The Beginning
In the beginning… We have associated this phrase with things coming to fruition for centuries. But this school year has started in complete chaos. In the beginning was madness and it has continued to escalate over the first few weeks … Continue reading
And The Beat Goes On
The school year has officially started and it wouldn’t be a first day without complete chaos. Ha! Honestly, first days are generally good for us, usually little to zero interruptions. However, we are returning from a year of remote and … Continue reading
Succeeding While Suffering – No Tired Like Teacher Tired
As I prepare for another school year, I am thankful for the opportunity to impact the lives of families. Being an educator is a commitment and we spend so much time focusing on the well being of others that we … Continue reading
Rigor or Relationships?
Many educators in Texas have returned to work and it’s shocking because it seems like we just started our Summer Break yesterday. Some teachers have recovered, many have not, but we can all agree that most are overly anxious about … Continue reading
I Am Amazing!
The last day of school for the 2021-21 school year has arrived and to say I am relieved is an understatement. As I woke up in preparation for the day and arrived tardy to work, I had to keep reminding … Continue reading
The Problem in Education – Why People Leave?
This has been a very unique school year for educators and students across the nation. Since March 2020, we have tried virtual teaching, face to face learning and hybrid models and none have been effective. More students are failing and … Continue reading
Graduation Ideas
I know it seems a bit premature but graduation season is quickly approaching. One of the conversations I encountered with many moms last spring was the conversation of graduation gifts for our high school seniors. All of us had children … Continue reading
Survivor Part II – Teacher Edition
While I’ve never watched Survivor, I definitely understand the premise of the show. With limited options, you must show you are able to fend and provide for yourself. In becoming an educator more than twenty years ago, I don’t recall … Continue reading
“Time for Change”
I heard some kids telling meHow they’ve lost all faith, in the world.They’ve been talking world peace nowAnd the wars in the streets. (Rucker, 2014, stanza 1) The lines on their faces so deep.A revolution, or reach out and touch … Continue reading
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