Posted in Growth, Quotable Dialogue, Random Meanderings, Shout Outs on Dec 3rd, 2008 1 Comment »
It seems we ST folk are collectively paralyzed, or maybe tis’ the season for teachers to experience writer’s block? I blame it on the weather… or:
One contributor and I spoke excitedly a few months ago on the topic of our site’s recent success. And by success, I mean increased readership. I pin this on dy/dan, [...]
Posted in Advice, First-Year, Lighthearted, Random Meanderings on Oct 4th, 2008 3 Comments »
They say that if you’re planning on making any dramatic changes to your physical appearance, you should probably do it before you meet your kids.
Unfortunately for me, I did not hear that piece of advice until AFTER I had my long, long hair chopped off this past week. I’ve never had my hair shorter than [...]
Posted in Other Teachers, Parents/Guardians, Random Meanderings, Struggles on Sep 14th, 2008 1 Comment »
Passing period and the phone rings:
Other T: “Hey Mr. G, I’m wondering about a student named AC Whenever you get the chance, could you send me his grades from last year in your geometry class?”
Me: “Yeah sure. Well, off the top of my head, I know A was a great student. He did always got [...]
Posted in Higher Ed, Random Meanderings, Reflections on Sep 10th, 2008 1 Comment »
Disclaimer: Having worked in the K-12 and higher education system for most of the last 5 years, I’m well aware that there are stigmas attached to the term “yellow bus” and “going green” for that matter (laugh right about…now). I apologize ahead of time for this–it must be the marketing/public relations side of me coming [...]
Posted in Random Meanderings, Struggles on Aug 18th, 2008 No Comments »
These classes have personality; each it’s own personality.
These students have personality; each their own personality.
The year will have it’s ups and downs, it’s struggles and triumphs.
A lot of that is dependent on the students, on me, on our relationships. All ~150 relationships.
An entire 36 weeks spent with unique individuals, some of whom I’ll battle with, [...]
