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I was attempting to post a comment to a blog about teen sexuality in Young Adult novels, but the comment wouldn’t post. So I’m putting it here instead. The original post can be found here: http://misssnarksfirstvictim.blogspot.com/2011/08/on-ya-and-teen-sexuality.html Read More...
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I made it to CO and have been SOOO busy! I have been doing professional development for 2 weeks now, have kids the first day tomorrow, and I am overwhelmed and freaking out. Let me tell you about my school. 30% of the staff was fired last year and replaced Read More...
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After standing up in front of the entire district and swearing they weren’t going to fire first year teachers, the superintendent sacked every first year in the district. After being robbed seven times, no one did a single thing. No charges were filed. Read More...
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While on my trip I spent some time with a woman from my school I didn’t get along with most of the time. She was rude and crass constantly. I never felt like she wanted to collaborate, she even attacked me once in the teacher’s lounge. When hanging out Read More...
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So people have been talking *** about me. A lot of *** apparently. Part of me doesn’t care, shrug it off and be like a duck like my mama always told me, but some of it really resounds within me. Last week I went to an amazing conference about getting Read More...
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In spite of all of the trials and tribulations I faced, both from staff and students, I can honestly say without a doubt in my heart that I love those kids and that I love teaching. Everything about has been a whirlwind breath of challenging fresh air Read More...
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A cumulative list of all of the crazy things that happened to me: Was hired days before the semester started. Began teaching, which was crazy in and of itself. The first days are SO hard then add in there I’ve never been to actual secondary school… Very Read More...
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On the Wednesday before the last week of school I spent my after lunch sitting in the hallway crying while my class played on the internet. All year long I have busted my butt with the 25 book campaign, making awards, trying to convince our hard headed Read More...
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I promised I would post about the ridiculousness that was the last week of school, so here we go. I’m going to post one random crazy event at a time though, so please bear with me. There is a child two other core teachers wanted to retain. Being the lazy Read More...
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I GOT THE JOB!!! They said they had 300 applicants for the one position and hired me an hour after I talked to them, and they apologized for informally offering me the job over the phone. They want me hired in the system by July 1st because they want Read More...
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I am one of the first years who got let go. My husband and I are trying to move to CO. A school in Denver that is like a charter inner city school has been calling me and my references. They said they are on a hiring freeze except for people they are Read More...
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Why do teachers adopt all of the bad habits of their students? Today at professional development we learned how not to be professional. Highlights include: 1. Old Bitty teacher yelling at younger teachers who were given orders from the principal to receive Read More...
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First we’ll do my weekly weigh in. 178. Which is a 5 pound increase. And I probably gained it all this weekend from amazing Mexican food and Cheesecake factory. It was worth it. Why? BECAUSE I FIT INTO MY HONEYMOON JEANS! WOOHOO! Next week: Exercise like Read More...
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Sunburn of doom is mostly healed. I’m still a little pink, but the dehydration and radiating heat has finally stopped. I am also no longer maroon but very pink. I needed this weekend. It was so nice to get away from everything with another couple. I had Read More...
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A quick thank you to all of you who have been reading my blog. I hope my insights make you think, reflect, roll your eyes, or laugh. Ihave been enjoying a much needed get away with the hubs at one of my favorite places in the world. Thanks hubs! Outside Read More...
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