Dude, It’s Just Stuff
September 12, 2020Well guys, I went and did a thing. I tend to go off and do things from time to time, so this isn’t surprising, but it feels big (changes always do). My district needed a teacher from our building to move to virtual learning for this year. If they didn’t get a volunteer, they’d choose someone to move. And I raised my hand. So here I am, getting to meet a whole class of online fifth graders (fifth grade really is my sweet spot) and missing my third graders that I didn’t get nearly enough time with. There are a…
Do No Harm (But Take No Shit): Making Bold Choices
Do no harm. You’ve heard this phrase, I’m sure. It’s credited to the Greek physician Hippocrates, who penned the Hippocratic Oath that many doctors pledge to uphold. To “do no harm” and to “do good” are at…
Fuzzy Math and My Battle With the Clock
Let me tell you a little story about a Sunday morning this past fall. This was the weekend, mind you. I am a teacher, so I work (in theory–more on that later) Monday through Friday. This was…
Unapologetically YOU
Friends, I’m struggling. Can I tell you about it? Let me know if you can relate. The good news: I feel like I am really getting to know who I am, what I want, and how I…
Leaning Into Less Than
“Hey, I remember you! You used to have a blog!” This would be the perfect time to make excuses about the missing 10 months of posts, but I won’t. What I will say is that I intend…
Pros, Cons, and Choices
So I happen to live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Please don’t misunderstand–I’m not trying to brag. This is just a plain fact. My valley is gorgeous, and lots and lots of folks…
