August 2017 archive

First Day Plans – Year 33

Its truly hard to believe that I’ve been teaching for 32 years.  First days still feel like those first days with the crazy school dream the night before and the excitement and apprehension before classes begin.  I’m sure this year will be no different. You’d also think that, after 32 years, I’d have this first …

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New Year – Same Goals

So, as I mentioned in my last post – this time last year – I’ve been at this a long time.  This is year 33.  I’ve consistently said that, when I stopped having fun, I’d leave.  Well, last year I didn’t have my normal crazy amount of fun. There were moments of joy.  I seriously …

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