I apologize for not writing the past couple of weeks. It has been an incredibly stressful time for me lately. I have a new work schedule, and my life feels like it's in chaos right now. However, I'm not going to run from it. While I may not say everything on this blog, I do … Continue reading What’s On Your Stove?
Some days are hard. Some weeks are hard. Some months are hard. And some years are hard. Parts of life are hard. That's something we all experience in this life. But more that matters is how we handle those hard times. I have officially started my fifth year of teaching. It's crazy to be in … Continue reading Rise Again
I think it's interesting how, even as a professional, I still find myself in training. Training is not a bad thing. It helps me to become better in different aspects of my life. I start training tomorrow for my next school year. I have two days of district training and two days of school training … Continue reading Training
I was reminded this past weekend of just how many people I have around me. Many of these are people who want me to succeed and do well. I am so thankful that I have them to support and encourage me. My brain likes to tell me that I have to do it all by … Continue reading Support System
As a teacher, I will always advocate for learning new things. I believe that you are never too old to learn something new. I have people that are older than me in my taekwondo classes. I love watching new adults come in to try it out. I love it even more when they stick with … Continue reading Learn New Things
I am thankful to live in America. We have a lot of freedoms that are outlined in the Constitution and the Amendments. Today, I want to talk about some of those freedoms and what I believe one of them ACTUALLY means. The first Amendment to the Constitution states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an … Continue reading Free Speech
We live in a world that is getting more expensive by the day. It can feel like everyone wants a piece of money, and that there is not enough to go around. I know I can definitely understand that, so today I want to provide a list of ideas of free and/or cheap activities that … Continue reading Free and Cheap Activities
My school year is officially done! My students are off to enjoy their summer, and I plan to do the same. However, like always, even though I'm not in the classroom every day, I'm still pretty busy all summer long. I am doing a number of professional developments this year, including one this first week. … Continue reading My Summer Plans
It's my last week of the school year! As I write this, my students only have two more days left. Grades are turned in, and we are closing out the year. It's been an interesting year, full of both good things and bad. This was my largest group of students I've ever had. That came … Continue reading Year Four in Review
I love reading! I always have. I read a lot when I was younger, and I am falling back in love with it as an adult. I plan to read at least 30 books this year. Unfortunately, not every book that I have read is good. Some books sound good on the synopsis, but then … Continue reading Bad Books
Battle Kim of the Republic 