It's the time of year when Angela Watson opens the doors to her 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club. Have you seen it on social media, in blogs, or maybe even in your email? Well, don't ignore it when you do see it. Do me a quick favor and check it out. I remember how I … Continue reading Stay Sane: Join the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club
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Friday Faves: Post Roundup 6/16
It’s been one of those weeks where I had big dreams of being productive but little motivation to actually follow through. I did lots of things: picked out floors, cabinets, and paint for our new house; baled hay (twice); worked summer school for two days; started two different blog posts (but didn’t finish either one. … Continue reading Friday Faves: Post Roundup 6/16
3 Things Teachers can Learn from a Mental Breakdown
It was a Tuesday, about midday. The sun was shining on a beautiful spring day in Alabama. I went to the office with a little to do list tucked in my folder, along with papers to be signed and turned in. Both of the administrators I came to speak with were busy, but the admin … Continue reading 3 Things Teachers can Learn from a Mental Breakdown
Five Things for Next Year: My plans for 2016-2017
So, we're almost halfway through June and I think this is my second full week out of school. You know how it is, once summer hits, I know longer know what day of the week it is (AND I LOVE IT). Anyway, despite being so early in the summer, I can't keep next year off … Continue reading Five Things for Next Year: My plans for 2016-2017
PD Junkie
Hi, I'm Kristy, and I'm addicted to Professional Development.Hi, Kristy. Okay, addicted might be a strong word, but I love me some PD! Not the mandated kind, of course, because who does? I love the kind I choose for myself. And I must say, I choose pretty much on the daily.I think professional growth is … Continue reading PD Junkie
Rethinking Grading (and virtually everything else)
As usual, I have a giant list of teacher books to read this summer. There are even some books I'd like to revisit (Focus by Mike Schmoker being one of those). I thought this stack would be the extent of my PD this summer, but yesterday I was given an awesome opportunity. I was able to … Continue reading Rethinking Grading (and virtually everything else)
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