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August has arrived, and with it comes the days that I remember I have a real job and so I am in full preparation mode for the coming school year. I have just one week left before heading back for teacher's meetings and two before welcoming my students for another year of adventure. If all… Continue reading Summer Bucket List In Review
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?
Hydration.... yeah, I know it's important. Water does a body good, right? I mean, your body is chock full of water! It keeps your joints loose, prevents many ailments, cleanses your body of toxins, and gives your skin a healthy glow. Water makes you feel good, and it tastes pretty good too. Hooray, water! However,… Continue reading Adventures With A Ginormous Water Bottle
Forty Fat and Fabulous 