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Is that your big, white guitar or are you just happy to see me??

I was talking to a colleague of mine today and she reminded me of the joys of putting on our annual dog and pony show…whoa!! Was that out loud? I’m sorry. I mean, our annual assembly that celebrates and brilliantly displays student learning. Let me take Read More...

One day at lunch...

A little light lunch conversation… Scene: My classroom. Eight teachers sit around a group of student desks, desperately trying to stab at their reheated leftovers with a spork. Do those of you outside of the teaching profession even know what a spork Read More...

What you got in that Fanny Pack??

What you got in that fanny pack?? So many teachers at my school ROCK and work so hard it’s ridiculous. I am constantly impressed and amazed by what my colleagues are able to do with children and learn so much from the creative ways they work with their Read More...

Tip Toe Through the Tulips...

Tip toe through the tulips… Setting: A busy city street outside of the subway entrance. Two teachers walk the few blocks from the subway to work. 7:15 a.m. I felt lucky because I ran into my girlfriend and co-worker on the subway today. It always makes Read More...

She showed you her what??

She showed you her WHAT??!? My kids came back from recess today and one of my girls was conspicuously missing from my line. I say conspicuously because she NEVER STOPS TALKING and therefore is hard to miss. It is common practice for our vice principal Read More...

That's funny...you don't look like a teacher...

This blog is dedicated to all the ass-kicking teachers out there (especially those in public elementary schools- holla)!! I have taught in the public system myself for many years and am currently pursuing my second advanced degree in education. Teaching Read More...

Just trying to do my job...

In the grand effort to reform schools, a new and trendy idea has been to hire adults to work with the teachers rather than the children, a.k.a. a staff developer. In theory, it sounds like a great premise in which teachers are able to stay current on Read More...