I had no real intention of posting anytime soon. It’s the end of the school year, which usually means I’m stressed to the max. I probably am stressed, but am too busy to notice. I had sort of written off blogging for the next few weeks.
However, I found myself with some time on my hands [...]
Archive for the ‘Teaching’ Category
30 Apr
A post that I didn’t intend to write
26 Apr
So many words, so little space
So much has happened in the last few weeks, and 99% of it has been amazingly wonderful. I’ve done most of it with an eye toward blogging about it… I have a list of ten or so big posts to write. There was my trip to Oklahoma for my sister’s bridal shower, which has three [...]
18 Mar
Back in the saddle
I always forget how hard it is to get back in the swing of things after a good break! The upside is that this is a short week due to Good Friday. I love the way my school planned this… some school districts around here are on spring break this week. I think they’re getting [...]
16 Nov
This is what happens…
11 Nov
No teacher is an island
There’s an adage among teachers that says that we will beg, borrow, or steal to get good lessons that work for our students. Of course, there are a few old battle-axes out there who don’t share, but those are the ones who get stolen from. I really don’t understand the attitude that says [...]
2 Nov
Less stress, sort of
I have my lesson plans for all five classes done all the way up to Thanksgiving break! Woo!! We get the entire week off, so I’m really looking forward to the vacation.
We go to my grandparents’ farm in western Oklahoma every year. They don’t have internet, and my cell phone doesn’t even get reception. Nothing [...]
24 Sep
Sunday School, Soapbox-Style
Our church had the annual men’s retreat this weekend. Knight has taken a larger role in the men’s ministry, and he was a key player in getting things organized. He approached me last week about teaching the High School Sunday school class this weekend so that the guy who was scheduled to teach it could [...]
23 Sep
This is me! Writing!
Heather guilted me into it. (Just kidding, Heather! Thanks for the encouragement!)
I am now SIX weeks into the school year. For the very first time, I sat down at my desk Friday afternoon after my last class and blinked in amazement at the fact that I was caught up. Now, for you to understand the [...]
19 May
Two nights in a row
The music worked AGAIN! Yay!
We had our graduation ceremony tonight. I’m so proud of our seniors. There were thirteen this year, and they are a very close-knit, uplifting group. (Keep in mind that this is only the fourth class that has graduated from our small, private school.) Next year, we [...]
14 May
They didn’t study
The teacher in me finds these hilarious! Maybe you will, too.
I epecially love the one that says, “I wish I could give you marks for this!” I know that feeling…. The kids spend a bunch of time being “creative”. If they would spend half that time doing some quality studying, they’d all [...]
