“I’m just mad, Ms. Smith”–this is a phrase used by my students at school that has puzzled me since the beginning of the year. Certain days, certain students will come to class and just be in a general bad mood, seemingly very upset. Whenever I ask them what’s wrong or is something the matter, the [...]
“Punch a Koala” Days
So, I loved the careerbuilders commercial during the SuperBowl last night. Don’t we all have those days? Whether or not you love, hate or tolerate your job, I think we all have those moments where we just need to punch something…perhaps a coffee drinking pseudo-bear.
Anyway, I have decided to really focus on the positives in [...]
In a Week I’ll be in Lubbock…
…and I’m so excited to see everyone!!! (and i’m ticked off at my computer because this is the second time I am writing this post…grrrr)
Anyway, so…life? School is getting challenging; the team teaching situation isn’t turning out to be the most awesome classroom. 38 students is too much chaos no matter how many teachers are [...]
Update…?
Hello all! And when I say all, I mean the three (maybe) people who read my blog! I appreciate each of you so much
Well, I’m really just doing the same ol’ same ol’, but loving every minute of it. School is challenging but I’m determined to make each day a good day and [...]
Students, students, and more students…
I love my job! I love our youth group! And I love our new college group!
School is amazing. Its the most unconventional, change-every-second environment, but it works. SeeWorth serves students that have been unable to make it in a regular school setting because of discipline issues or learning difficulties. Because of this, state test scores [...]
Outdoor Living Rooms
I love life, and I love all the creative people in it! I am definitely a doer, and I can do things well…if someone else creates them! I wouldn’t call myself original but I love to participate in beautiful or unique things. Two people specifically are doing such exciting things right now, and I’m so [...]
Crazy!!!
Life is so fast. Grrr, I just don’t have the time to write about all of it. Weekend was great, just did NOTHING!!! but hang out with friends and youth kids. The first weekend we’ve had nothing organized to do since we’ve been married. Lovin’ bein’ lazy. But not really…super busy…
This week I started training [...]
New Job!
Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement! Yesterday, I accepted a job as an english teacher at SeeWorth Academy in Oklahoma City. SeeWorth is a charter school that serves grades 3-12 and provides students with individualized study programs. There is a lot of need with these students (as if there are students who don’t [...]
