Am I allowed to complain in this month of (Canadian) Thanksgiving? I’m in full swing. Teaching Monday to Friday. Also, writing Monday to Friday with daily meetings and words on the page. I'll add to that---keeping my home and my social life neat and tidy and a little busy. I was so proud of writing... Continue Reading →
It’s Summer Time
It's summertime! As a teacher, my life runs on cycles. Fall---start of school. Winter break. Semester change. Spring break. SUMMER! I look forward to each stage as they all move me forward. And well, truth be told, I don't know anything different as I've been in the cycle of education since I was five, which... Continue Reading →
Graduation 2021
End of the year traditions At the end of every school year, when the kids come to pick up their report cards I take a photo of the group and then email a letter to parents congratulating them on all THEIR hard work. I think that parenting, and educating is like the lighting guy on... Continue Reading →
The Craziest Week of my Life—so far
My friend Ashlee reminded me that today began one of the craziest weeks of my life---so far. Those last two words leave room for more wild times, and why not? It's easy for her to remember my crazy week as it is also around the birth of her first born. As I think about that... Continue Reading →