Reclaiming Me Time
Reclaiming “me” time marks the end of a personal and professional journey and the beginning of a new one.
Reflecting on a New Start
Starting a new school year is always exciting! We all get NEW everything: new books, new teachers, new backpacks, new friends, and the list goes on. The building buzzes with laughter, friendly conversations, and some worried looks coming from those students and teachers who might be “new” to the school. In my role, I often…
A Learning Arcade for All
Our school year started with many opportunities for students to interact and learn. We had student council elections, mock Presidential elections, and participated in the International Dot Day as a whole school. This is a fun day we joined three years ago while I was still teaching fifth grade. Each year our students and teachers…
First Year Out of the Classroom
A year ago I was busy completing end of the year tasks for my fifth grade classroom. I knew then it would be the last time I had to gather student paperwork to place in cum folders, clear desks, and dismantle my classroom for summer break. The last week of school and the week after…