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Protected: The business of schools. . . and cities
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Happy Blogiversary to me!
It’s my blogiversary! So, I thought it was time to roll out a new look. I wanted a mature look. One that voiced my maturity as a teacher and as person. Therefore, I picked a design that was more formal. More organized. And simplicity. I created a page Read More...
Education and the new generation
So, it’s 2:30 in the morning and earlier I was not ready to go to bed. I turned on HBO and watched a documentary about Frederick Douglass High School in Baltimore, MD. Basically, the film describe the school plight in complying with NCLB. I watch Read More...
Paartay!
The last day of school was great fun! The first part of the morning was spent on an exam schedule. After exams were over, students were supposed to cycle through all of their classes as normal, so that teachers and student could discuss last minute business. Read More...
Maybe I celebrated too soon . . .
Because I have to go back to school tomorrow to tie up lose ends. Here is my list of things that I need to accomplish tomorrow before I am truly free for the summer. Make sure my summer’s professional development has been paid for. Turn in grade Read More...
I wouldn’t want to be anything else
So, when I got up this morning and turned on the news, I was filled with excitement! According to the news, Barak Obama will be the nominee of the Democratic party in the 2008 Presidential Election. I wasn’t excited because I think he should be Read More...
Yes, my desk is still clean!
I’ve been away for a bit, but I’m back! Maybe, briefly. Due to standardized testing, I have a RARE few moments to type a post while at school. I’ve got cheer tryout stories, already, but I’ll share those in the future! OKP asked Read More...
Why, Why, Why
Well, Margaret asked the first question. . . . What made you decide to become a teacher? Honestly, Margaret, I think it was my destiny or calling to be a teacher. When I look back on my childhood, I played “school” until stopped playing with Read More...
Ask me a question
Without cheer, I guess I don’t have much to talk about everyday. My lessons aren’t very exciting. As a matter of fact, it seems my students are falling asleep in class more and more. And I’m not even waking them up, like I used to. We Read More...
What should the teacher say?
My good friend sent me this link via email & another friend and I discussed it over lunch. My questions are: What do we say when a student invades our personal space? Did her statement really “trigger” the student to act? If it did trigger Read More...
Reflection: A renew sense of purpose
I’ve been lesson planning for the week today. I’ve been working on video clips that I could integrate into my classroom this weeek to honor Black History Month. I’ve still got to teach the Middle Ages and I’m planning to do that. Read More...
Good News–I’m a Professional
I had to save my good news for today b/c I had to get everything off my chest about the cheerleaders. I received my final evaluation on Friday. This evaluation determined whether or not I could receive tenure status and a profession license–I live Read More...
It feels good to be appreciated . . .
Our National Honor Society gives awards to teachers called the “Golden Apple Awards.” I received one today. In the introduction, the student said that I was the “cheer sponsors and spent many late nights at school.” But the thing Read More...
A reflective email
Lisa at alisha9.wordpress.com asked me several questions for reflection in the comments section of one of my posts. This is how I responded via email. I thought it would be good to share these online. 1. Who does the majority of the talking and writing Read More...
Self Assessment Part I
As apart of our evaluation process, I must complete a self assessment. I must state 3 three areas of strength and weakness I have as a teacher. I thought this might be something interesting to share. Today I am going to list the strengths. Tomorrow, I Read More...
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