Hello friends! Today is my birthday! I couldn’t think of a better day than today to link up with Amy Lemon’s “Tell me More, Tell me More” Linky party! And because I’m the new blogger on the block, this is a great way to introduce myself! So let’s get down to it…and I will start by introducing you to the two most important people in my life: 1. I have an amazing boyfriend named Justin. We met online! He’s tall, {Read More}
Archives for July 2012
Swimmer’s Ear? and Terrific Teaching Tools for your Home Office!
July 29, 2012 by 7 Comments
Today I am linking up with Mrs. Castro’s Class to talk about Totally Terrific Teacher Tools that I have at home. But FIRST, I have to tell you about my “Swimmer’s ear”. *sigh* *poor me* Last night at 10pm we hightailed it home from camping in beautiful Cascade, Idaho. Why did we go home at that late hour? Let me count the reasons! 1. My almost two-year old did not appreciate going to bed at 8pm in a tent where {Read More}
Keep a ‘You Time’ Drawer {Freebie}
July 26, 2012 by 5 Comments
As teachers we are surrounded all day long by 30 something children. On any given day, two or three of those students may be needing something, when your principal walks in for an impromptu evaluation, a parent emails you requesting a conference that day, and if your life is anything like mine, you were probably running late to work that day because you couldn’t get your toddler to eat breakfast that morning! It’s times like these that I take those {Read More}
An Incredible Career Moment
July 22, 2012 by 4 Comments
Today I was reflecting on moments from my first year of teaching. For me it started off with a BIG SURPRISE…. When I was in 4th Grade, I decided that I wanted to be a teacher. Why? Because I adored each of the teachers that I had been lucky enough to experience in my short life. But my 4th grade teacher was what clinched it for me. Her name was Mrs. Coleman, and she was tough. Most of the kids {Read More}
I Have a Dream!
July 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to The Teacher Life… the result of my dream! You see, I love teaching, but working on my MAT in Educational Technology has inspired me to think larger, reach higher, dream bigger! I have learned SO much while completing my masters program that I am more inspired to teach then ever – and I started to wonder, what would our schools be like if all teachers were able to take continuous professional development to jump start their teaching engines {Read More}
