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

January 27, 2017May 27, 2024Leave a comment

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

January 3, 2017May 27, 2024Leave a comment

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To Every Teacher Going Back to Work This Week | Count Your Blessings, Not Your Chins.

January 3, 2017May 27, 2024Leave a comment

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Advice to the Graduate

May 16, 2016May 27, 2024Leave a comment

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

Welcome Back

September 7, 2013May 27, 2024Leave a comment

Well a new school year has started. It seems like just yesterday I was starting the 2012-2013 school year. I am sitting here listening to the Oklahoma State/UTSA game. We are winning and my man JW Walsh is starting quarterback. I am happy, happy, happy. I am also going to school this year. I am … Continue reading Welcome Back

First Day of Classes

August 20, 2012May 27, 2024Leave a comment

When I first went to work at Keystone my classes were scattered throughout the day. The last couple of years my classes have been only in the afternoon, leaving me the mornings to prepare and do other library duties. This year my classes start around 11 am and end around 3 pm. Basically, my classes … Continue reading First Day of Classes