Teaching Life & Reflections

You know the time I'm talking about. That stretch between now and spring break where everyone is tired, a little restless, and somehow we are preparing for the B.E.S.T. Writing Test at the exact same time. The energy in the building just feels different. The kids (and teachers) are counting down the days to spring break. We are counting how many writing prompts we can realistically squeeze in before test day. And in the middle of all of it, we are trying to keep everyone focu

Lately, it feels like everything is happening at once. I am getting ready to host our Scholastic Book Fair, which is exciting but also a lot of work. We are deep into analyzing data to identify which students need the most support and possible tutoring. Some of my students are struggling with motivation, and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. On top of all of that, we are still just trying to show up, teach every day, and do the best we can. If you are in this season

Coming back to school after a long break is never easy. The holidays are over, the routines feel a little off, and everyone is trying to remember how to be “school people” again. Students feel it. Teachers feel it. Even the building feels a little quieter and slower at first. Right now, I am giving myself permission to ease back in. This time of year is less about jumping into something new and more about resetting our classrooms, our expectations, and our mindset. That reset

It’s been a little while since my last post, August, to be exact, and if you’re a teacher, I’m sure you understand why. The beginning of the school year always comes in like a whirlwind, but this year brought a few extra layers of busyness, change, and growth for me. A New Season at Home One of the biggest changes has been at home: my daughter started college! We are incredibly proud of her, and thankfully she’s still at home for now (thank God!). Even though she’s here, the