Transitions

It seems to always take me a couple of weeks to regain a sense of routine when school begins again. I seem to adapt to getting up early and going to work, but by the end of the day, I seem drained. It's entirely too easy to fall into a lazy routine during Read More...

Improv...teacher style

I have no idea what triggered the thought, but this morning, as I was brushing my teeth, I realized I might not have enough textbooks for all my students. It didn't send me into a panic, because I knew there would be some sort of solution out there, but Read More...

Professional Responsibility

I'm sure it's pretty clear from my blog subtitle that I am an English teacher. Save the jokes and the spars because I've heard them all. I don't correct other people's grammar or writing outside the confines of my classroom, but I am always on the outlook Read More...

Welcome to My Blog

With the 2008-2009 school year already upon us (where did the time go?), I suppose I should start blogging again. I've been lousy about it in the past, but I think I can manage to keep this one up. Don't expect anything here other than comments, anecdotes, Read More...