My journey as a teacher at MSD
I have now been teaching virtually for two and a half weeks. There are parts I like, but far more parts I dislike. I like being able to stay home, be with Ruby (our dog), spend time with my children and not have to feel compelled to go anywhere. As much of an extrovert as … Continue reading September 4, 2020
Today is the first day of school. I’m starting my 19th year of teaching, my son starts high school and my daughter starts middle school. The district decided to begin virtually, so I have opted to teach from home. I figured I’d be slightly more productive at home with the dog and two kids, as … Continue reading August 19, 2020
It’s so interesting how two people can see the same situation completely differently. I reached out to two former students recently. They both basically said the same thing: they’ve chosen to distance themselves from me. They have negative feelings about me from their time with me in high school (none of which was ever shared … Continue reading July 11, 2020
The episode I recorded for Teachers in America was released today. It was recorded in late January – long before we realized what COVID-19 would bring. I’m very open and honest. I talk about being a teacher, being a mom, living through a school shooting, mental health, advising a publication, as well as writing/editing “Parkland … Continue reading June 23, 2020
I am very angry. I am angry for America. Today marks a week since the murder of George Floyd. The autopsy came out today showing that he didn’t have any pre-existing conditions, and that he died from asphyxiation, as a direct result of the officer holding his knee on Floyd’s neck for over seven minutes. … Continue reading June 1, 2020
This week was Teacher Appreciation Week. A week where I give gifts to my kids’ teachers. I usually get some gifts, but high schoolers don’t participate as much as younger kids. I always appreciate what I receive, and am happy that my students think enough of me to get me something. This year was very … Continue reading May 4-10, 2020
This was a lovely, yet strange Mother’s Day. It’s the first one that I wasn’t able to spend with my mom. I received a pink gold-coated rose from my husband and children. I get one in a different color for Mother’s Day every year. I also had a Snickers donut for (a late) breakfast, which … Continue reading May 10, 2020
Today I am forty & fabulous. I never expected to be celebrating during a pandemic, but such is life. I was supposed to have an 80s themed rollerskating party today and go to prom tonight. I had a deal with the senior class adviser that the whole class would sing happy birthday to me right … Continue reading May 9, 2020
Today was a very rough day for me. I woke up at 6:30… not quite sure why. I decided to wait to go for a walk until tonight, so I sat in bed for a little while playing a game on my phone. I got out of bed around 7:30 and went to the dining … Continue reading April 8, 2020
I sent the following email to the faculty/staff at school today. ***** I hope that you’re all doing well, staying safe & healthy during this craziness. I wanted to let you know that yearbooks are still on sale. The theme for this year is “We’ve Got This,” which we selected in July 2019. Just like … Continue reading April 3, 2020