August in Oklahoma can be miserably hot. But to me it is like Christmas and New Years. The first day back for teachers is like New Year's Eve, making new year resolutions. Laying out your plan on how this is going to be a good year. You're going to be at school early every morning. … Continue reading Back to School
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My latest school projects.
Letter to the Graduate
Congratulations on your Graduation! You are probably being flooded with advice, quotes, and well wishes. So I apologize in advance for adding my two cents worth. I’ll start with Dr. Seuss. I think Dr. Seuss was an amazing man. Not only was he a great writer and super creative, but he also planted seeds of … Continue reading Letter to the Graduate
The Blame Game
Day in the Life of a Teacher
Read the following Facebook post by Amber Lynn. Then my response below A day in the life of a teacher... Me: Ok class, today... Student: This is stupid. I'd rather be playing video games. Office: *ring* Send (student) to the office. Voicemail: My kid told me that YOU... Email: We need you to sub on … Continue reading Day in the Life of a Teacher
Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education nominee
I wanted to watch the entire three and a half hours of the Secretary of Education confirmation hearings, but time is quickly getting away from me. So, I will only comment on the portion I watched and not on the clips posted all over social media. Senator Alexander made opening statements about Betsy DeVos' commitment … Continue reading Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education nominee
The Distribution of Users’ Computer Skills: Worse Than You Think
To Every Teacher Going Back to Work This Week | Count Your Blessings, Not Your Chins.
Advice to the Graduate
As you move on to bigger and better things, don't forget the ones who guided you along the way. Your loved ones have watched you grow from a cute little Pre-K kid to bright young person. You had a few turbulent years, but you matured and learned from your mistakes. I would like to take … Continue reading Advice to the Graduate
Retirement
Yesterday was my first day of retirement. All day I kept thinking it was Saturday, so I guess it hadn't quite sunk in yet. I did however, find myself wanting to text my replacement and get a play-by-play of what she was doing. So I'm declaring this as my first official day of retirement. I know … Continue reading Retirement
New Year – New Chapter
It now 2016. It's funny how time repeats it's self as we go through the cycle of life. Ten years ago I was in my first year as a school librarian at a school most teachers can only dream of teaching. We were truly spoiled back then. Twenty years ago I was in my second … Continue reading New Year – New Chapter
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