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I don't know about other teachers, but this week has been difficult for me mentally and emotionally. Another school shooting. Another week of political promises to abolish the department of education. Another week of indifference and ennui on the part of my students. Another week of presidential candidates squawking that as a childless teacher I… Continue reading The Light In Their Eyes
One of the best parts about being a teacher is the opportunity we have each June and July to relax, rejuvenate, and review. During the school year, we have so much on our plates between lesson planning, after school coaching, grading, curriculum writing, and "other duties as assigned" that self care becomes virtually impossible. The… Continue reading Summer Bucket List
You know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men. Today is my last day of summer vacation. Each summer, I start off with lofty expectations of balancing time spent unplugging my brain for a bit with tackling projects I never have time to do during the busy school year. When… Continue reading What Did You Do Over Summer Vacation?
Teaching... sigh... what will it be like to teach in 2021? In just two short weeks, I will start my 21st year as a music educator. As a fresh-faced, college graduate, this point in my career seemed to be light years away... but here we are. I'm now one of the "old people" in the… Continue reading Why Am I A Teacher?
I never wanted to be a YouTuber... and I still don't. Yet, 2020 has played a dirty trick on me! The school where I teach is 100% virtual for at least the first quarter... possibly even longer. That means I must create at least 30 video lessons a week. Just me, alone in my classroom,… Continue reading I Never Wanted To Be A YouTuber
Forty Fat and Fabulous 