The decision to be a teacher was born from my experience working in a residential facility teaching special education. There was something about connecting with the kids and helping them. There was something awesome about the camaraderie of the staff--all of us working together. All of us dedicated to the same end goal. I didn't … Continue reading The Dream
Teaching
Pure Exhaustion
I just finished my first week (okay 2 days) of teaching. And let me say, I totally forgot how exhausting teaching is. I teach 3--85 minute classes a day with one 85 minute "plan" period. I also forgot how much work it is to be on your feet most of the day as opposed to … Continue reading Pure Exhaustion
Transition
Transitions are hard. Transitions are exciting. Transitions make you question every decision you have every made. I am preparing for a major transition. I am returning to the classroom. I will be teaching high school English in the fall at an all boys catholic high school (that is all the details you'll get). I haven't … Continue reading Transition
How To Make It Better
Education that is. There is ALWAYS talk of how bad education is and there are ALWAYS politicians talking about ways to improve it--highly qualified teachers (this means degrees and certification only--no measures of effectiveness), testing every year, mandating that all students (regardless of English proficiency or IEP status) will meet or exceed expectations. Those of … Continue reading How To Make It Better
Some Things I Just Can’t Get Past
I have tried not to spend to much time lamenting about the urban educational system and suburbia's perceptions of those who they decided to label as urban. It is something that really upsets, angers and bothers me to the core. I know I posted a while ago about stereotypes in education and how the accepted … Continue reading Some Things I Just Can’t Get Past
Embracing Imperfection 