Is this the year to start your National Board journey? It’s a challenging year already. Do I want to take on more? GREAT questions that need significant time to ponder. I would also suggest finding a thought partner (or two)
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Finding Hope
I believe in the sun even when it is not shining And I believe in love even when there’s no one there And I believe in God even when [s]he is silent I believe through any trial there is always
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Reflections
We’ve never done this before! There’s no playbook for this scenario! I feel like we are building the plane while flying it! I’ve heard, and said, all of these statements over the past several months. Living through a global pandemic
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Back to School 2020–It’s a Hot Mess
I love the anticipation of a new school year! It’s like preparing for a big holiday gathering. I get to see and visit with students and colleagues I haven’t seen in a few months. There’s new hair cuts, new clothes,
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Hope Through Grief
Field Day-CANCELED Packing up the classroom- with students ALONE Year-End Awards-CANCELED Spring Musical-POSTPONED Graduation-VIRTUAL Teacher Appreciation-SOCIAL MEDIA Prom-CANCELED Presentation of Culminating Projects-ONLINE I am really grieving the loss of the 4th Quarter of school. It’s always chaotic, exhausting, hot, frustrating,
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Baptism by Fire
WHAT!!! SCHOOL’S CLOSED??? FOR HOW LONG??? What about my kids that need meals? What about the kids who need safety? What about the kids who don’t have internet access or devices? How do I take care of my family AND
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Music, Reading, and Math Oh My!
ROAR! Students march around my classroom like proud, royal lions as Camille Saint-Saens music plays. The month of March is known to come in like a lion and out like a lamb. That’s why I always use this active listening
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A Shot in the Arm
Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow. – Anthony J. D’Angelo Registration ✅ Accommodations booked ✅ Transportation arranged ✅ Family and Pets covered ✅ I was off to the Arizona Music Educators’ annual
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How do YOU build a teacher army?
5:00 am BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! There goes the alarm clock, I haven’t heard it in two weeks. Christmas break is over, the new year has begun, and it’s time to get back in the routine of school. 5:15-6:15 am I’m
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WE’RE NUMBER ONE!
Arizona is Ranked #1! Wow! That’s amazing. #1 in what? On the ALEC report card for K-12 Performance, Progress, and Reform. Have you had this conversation? Maybe you haven’t. My question is: How can Arizona be ranked #1 by ALEC
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