cross-posted here I have been thinking about this powerful talk for almost a week now. It has made me even more critical of how we as a society perpetuate the "single-story." It makes me notice when a story presented doesn't mesh with the "single-story" that has been developed and accepted as the norm in our … Continue reading Moving Past the Single Story
Author: Dawn Kasal-Finley
Surprise Gifts of Thanks
Yesterday I received a surprise message in my school email. Ms. Finley, I wanted to thank you for the great teaching you provided to R this year. He was always working on a project and this is what he needs to be a better student. I know being an excellent teacher increases your work load. … Continue reading Surprise Gifts of Thanks
The Reality of Teaching
Now that teacher appreciation week has come and gone and I'm wrapping up my first year back in the high school classroom, I have to be honest about what I do as a teacher. I parent all day. I thought I gave that up when my kids went to school and I went to work. … Continue reading The Reality of Teaching
Good-bye and Hello
There has been much loss and love over the last few months. Â We have said a heart wrenching farewell to our pups of 14+ years. Â They were an integral part of our life. Â We found them on a golf course 1 week after we had moved into our house. Â The rooms are still empty without … Continue reading Good-bye and Hello
I’m Sorry, But What Day Is It?
So, we are looking into the face of snow day #3 for me and snow day #2 for the kids. My concept of what day it is completely and totally messed up. I was supposed to go back to work on Thursday. We had a snow day. We went in on Friday and then the … Continue reading I’m Sorry, But What Day Is It?
