Every day is a new beginning. I didn't start understanding and appreciating that until I started teaching, but this isn't something that just applies to teaching. When I was student teaching, my cooperating teacher told me that every day is new. That's such a cliche saying. But then I watched him practice that. He never … Continue reading New Beginnings
Me
Respect
It has been a lot these past couple weeks. I did not write last week because there was a death in the family. But I'm here this week, and man do I have a lot to talk about! Respect has been on my mind a lot lately, and I am truthfully surprised I haven't done … Continue reading Respect
Expectations
We all have expectations. It could be for the day, the week, the year, or even your life. I'm all about setting and going after goals. But, that bring said, sometimes we have to dismantle our expectations. For example, yesterday afternoon (Monday), I had my expectations of how the afternoon was going to go. I … Continue reading Expectations
Start of Year 2!
I have officially started my second year of teaching! It's so crazy to be back! A lot has changed, but a lot has also stayed the same. I've spent the time this summer working and learning, but I haven't forgotten about teaching. Teaching is like riding a bike. Once you know how to do it, … Continue reading Start of Year 2!
Welcome Back
It is definitely a little difficult for me this week to try to get back into things. I got back from my trip late Sunday night, and was immediately forced to be thrown back into a routine. Monday morning I had to be at work pretty early. I was tired from flying in and from … Continue reading Welcome Back
Update: Why I Started my Blog
I posted a long time ago about why I started my blog. But that was over 4 years ago! A lot has changed since then. I've changed since then. If you're curious, the link to that original post is Here. Many of those things still are true. I still have lots of thoughts in my … Continue reading Update: Why I Started my Blog
Push Yourself
It's time for another post about goals! You might be tired of them, but it's what I'm working for right now. It's still on my mind and still relevant to what I'm doing in my life. One big thing about reaching for your goals is that you have to push yourself. You don't grow in … Continue reading Push Yourself
Mental Blocks
Do you ever just work at something and no matter how you try, you can't seem to get it? Sometimes it's a physical thing that stops you, but a lot of times, it's a mental block. I am trying to learn new things this summer, and I get frustrated because I can't get them as … Continue reading Mental Blocks
One Year of Teaching Down
I am almost done! I made it through my first school year as a licensed teacher! The pandemic made it a weird year, and I definitely never thought I would be teaching virtually for most of the year. Regardless, I made a lot of memories, established good relationships with my students, and learned many things … Continue reading One Year of Teaching Down
Wrapping up my First Year of Teaching
It is absolutely insane to me that there's only about a week left of my first year of teaching. It doesn't seem possible and yet here it is. I've learned and grown a lot this year. I'm developing my teaching abilities and I'm always looking to improve. I've built relationships with my students and I'm … Continue reading Wrapping up my First Year of Teaching
Battle Kim of the Republic 