Yes. This happened. I have successfully avoided all forms of large group embarrassment during my years teaching at the middle school. Until this year. Apparently, me blogging 40 adventures before 40 requires me to take on challenges that are WAY out of my comfort zone. Let me share all my excuses first: I like attention. … Continue reading #33 Dunk Tank
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#14 Spirit Week
Most of you know that I'm a teacher. Of the middle school variety. Those kids make my day every day...sometimes they make it chaotic and I want to rip my hair out (but I already don't have very much of that...so of course I leave it in my head), but mostly they make it why … Continue reading #14 Spirit Week
Weekends Have Meaning Again…
It's true. All summer the weekend was really an extension of my days off. I did work a lot over the summer though. Whether it was finishing classes so that I could get to the next step on the pay scale or STEM meetings or conferences. I'm almost to the bottom right corner of the … Continue reading Weekends Have Meaning Again…
Back to School…
While this is not an official 40 before 40 adventure, it's definitely an adventure in which I partake each August... Let me set the scene: The children are getting excited about seeing their friends, who's in their classes and which teachers they have... They are ready to sport their new clothes, haircuts and gear... Parents are out … Continue reading Back to School…