Today has proven to be anything but ordinary. Returning back to my classroom after a week off for winter break brings with it the understanding that anything can happen. Because I truly took the week off, I returned needing to quickly photo copy papers, straighten up the classroom (which had been deep cleaned while we … Continue reading Plan, Plan and Change the Plan
The world of fairy-tales has been loved through many generations, survived several major wars, and seen the major technological advancement of our modern world. From France's “Le Petit Chaperon Rouge” (Little Red Riding Hood) to Russia's "The White Duck", many countries have "a tale as old a time". Rapunzel, a 19th century German tale written … Continue reading Leaving Behind Rapunzel’s Tower
Uber has changed our transportation culture worldwide. This quick rise business started out carrying its first passenger on July 5, 2010 and now functions in more than 65 countries. The company also shows a promising future with the addition of the Uber Freight option and a possible wheel in the self driving car industry. My … Continue reading The Ultimate Uber
One of my favorite all time stories is John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. Don't get too excited. I have not actually "read" the book (at least not in the full unabridged old English adult version), but I have read the student version and have shared a video telling the story with my class. In case you … Continue reading Only Buying the Truth
Many times throughout my life, I have found myself in Christian pockets that struggle to know how to address topics in life that we consider difficult. Many of us avoid these topics because we do not know how to discuss them. A few will deny some problems truly exist. Some of us avoid certain topics … Continue reading Discussing the Tough Topics
This week while finishing up our unit on Evolution vs. Creation in 7th grade Life Science, I added a lesson I have never before taught. Within in the realm of Creation Science, there are varying beliefs on exactly how the earth was created and how long that creation took. While I am not sharing my … Continue reading Does it Matter What We Believe?
This blog entry is intended to share an amazing resource I have been using in my math classroom this year- 3 Act Math. This is not an idea of my own but one that I have found useful, and I wanted to share it here with you. The format was created by Dan Meyer. Many … Continue reading 3 Act Math
I met Albert near the end of the school year last year. Not knowing much about him, I have spent the last six months trying to get to know him. Albert was not one that would have crossed my path had he not been introduced to me by a dear sweet student. She is a … Continue reading Meet Albert
" I Teach. What's your super power?" This cute gift from a student lives near the front of my classroom for my daily viewing. It reminds me of the kindness of the student that gave it to me. It reminds me that at least this one student feels that I might actually be a super … Continue reading Running on Super Power Fumes
Growing up in the Christian culture of the 80's and 90's, I thought I understood faith and the God that I loved. As a teen, I thought I had all of the answers and knew the way to live a life that served God. Being in the south, I thought that being a Christian was … Continue reading My Case For A Creator
Teaching Beyond the Norm 