Confessions from the Couch

Education and the new generation

Confessions from the Couch — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:56:18 GMT

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)

Confessions from the Couch — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:22:21 GMT

Well, it’s time to take a look a my summer goals again and see what I’ve completed. Um, I may need a kick in the tail on some of these. Rest. Take lots of naps. . . read some books for pleasure, etc! I’ve let up on this somewhat. Because of professional...(read more)

Blogging PD

Confessions from the Couch — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:55:23 GMT

On Monday, I went to Professional Development on Blogging. Because I have a blog, read others blogs and regularly update it, I wanted to attend so that I could get ideas for use in the classroom. Turns out the class was for people who had never created...(read more)

Protected: Happiness

Confessions from the Couch — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:33:19 GMT

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Video that didn’t post

Confessions from the Couch — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:59:42 GMT

Here is the video that didn’t post. If it doesn’t publish, you can click here. The piece is called Eye on Education. Of course you have to get through 20 sec. part about the 2008 election. But it’s definitely interesting. Read More.....(read more)

A hectic week . . .

Confessions from the Couch — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:33:28 GMT

This week has been extremely busy. I’ve been in PD all week from 8:30-4:30 and then on to the gym. I’ve also been trying to squeeze in the gym, school work and socializing with my friends. So making time to blog has not been a priority. Last...(read more)

A video as promised

Confessions from the Couch — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:51:06 GMT

I promised that I would share footage of me actually swimming. It is narrated with a clip from “Finding Nemo.” Thanks everyone for your support. Although I still refuse to jump in from the deep end, I’m actually swimming. . . woo heee!!!!...(read more)

A face to go with my words

Confessions from the Couch — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:34:14 GMT

Many bloggers have debated whether or not they should should publish publically or annonmously. I have considering removing the anonymity factor from my blog. Here is why. . . Many of my readers already know where I am from It could make my blog seem...(read more)

Y3 Reflections: Year End Essays

Confessions from the Couch — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:34:13 GMT

I want to thank EVERYONE for the support and POSITIVITY as I accomplish my summer goals. Specifically, so many readers have congratulated and encouraged my learning to swim. Believe it or not, this online support has meant a great deal to me. Tomorrow...(read more)

Summa, Summa, Summertime . . .and development

Confessions from the Couch — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:48:03 GMT

I’m hoping that this summer will be a period of growth for me, not only professionally but personally. At the beginning of the summer I set some goals. I though it was time to sit back and see where I am am accomplishing some of them. Rest. Take...(read more)

I am a swimmer!

Confessions from the Couch — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:30:44 GMT

One of the things I wanted to do for myself this summer was learn to swim. And I have!!! Tonight, I swam by myself without any floatation devices for the VERY FIRST Time ever! It was so exciting. And my instructor taught us a survival technique in which...(read more)

Teachers do really have lives!

Confessions from the Couch — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:50:00 GMT

I know that I haven’t posted in a while because I’ve been enjoying summer vacation. I was told by a colleague that I shouldn’t feel pressure to write, just to enjoy my summer right now. I’ve got plenty to write about, but just...(read more)

Paartay!

Confessions from the Couch — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:42:07 GMT

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 . . .

Confessions from the Couch — Tue, 27 May 2008 04:30:07 GMT

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)

Summer, Summer, Summer Time

Confessions from the Couch — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:34:29 GMT

I survived Year 3! I’m so excited at the prospect of summer. All this weekend, I’ve been letting out squeals of delight. Literally, I’ve been screaming because I am so excited that it’s “Summertime and the living is easy.”...(read more)