Monday, January 18, 2016
just wait
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Ten years ago, I sat in my classroom after school and heard a girl crying in the hallway. It was one of those big cries. The heaving, snot-d...
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Givers
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Some people in life are Givers. And yes, I capitalized it, because these are special people, and they deserve that big, round G. They give...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015
a perfect ending
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Sometimes in life, there are stories you just have to write down. Moments that need to be chronicled because they deserve a place in your li...
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
saying goodbye: a letter to my students
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My cherished students - Well, here we are. It’s hard to believe that our time together in the classroom is over. I’ve never been good w...
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Monday, June 1, 2015
life lessons
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Two days left. No, I haven't given up on my original 71 day challenge. I have many, many entries left to post. I am, however, waiting un...
Friday, March 6, 2015
our three words
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As an English teacher, I spend a lot of time discussing and analyzing the power of words with my students. I try to get them to understand ...
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
testing, testing
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Testing season is upon us. If you've been watching the news, you're well-aware of the Common Core backlash, particularly when it com...
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