It's been 7 weeks since my husband died suddenly and unexpectedly on what had been both my birthday and a perfect day together. Needless to say, my world and life has been turned upside down. We have two amazing children (13 and 11) who need me now more than ever. I also have 103 teenagers … Continue reading Teachers are Human
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A Series of “First Dates”
I am on the job market. And it sucks. I am excited about the prospects I have and I am excited about potentially making the shift from high school English to middle school English. There is also an Experiential Learning job I am interviewing for today that has me really excited. But that excitement is … Continue reading A Series of “First Dates”
Teaching Something That Matters
I have to shake the dust off of this place. I've been absent and the cobwebs have fully taken over--both this space and my mind. I have been consumed with teaching, learning, and parenting. My energy has been used to think and I am sad that my thinking (so much thinking) has not been written … Continue reading Teaching Something That Matters
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
Embracing Imperfection 