If things continue the way that they are going, I really believe that I have three years left in my lifespan as an adviser, if that. I am very quickly becoming burned out ( Read more... )

Alright, I admit it: I've been slacking. It's not because of not wanting to post; it's the lack of time in a day that makes it difficult to say the least. I'm still recovering from a cold, only operating at about 90 percent at this point. I'm teacher-trainer extraordinare, with yet another teaching venture happening later this week (I really need ( Read more... )

I've always believed in Karma, I guess it's that part of me that still believes in a lot of things that most people let go of but I hold as tightly and closely as I can. Sometimes I just watch the people around me, their actions, and know that karma will some day bite them. I guess that is why I believe in the saying "good things come to those who ( Read more... )

I have a lot of cleaning to do ( Read more... )

I love my job. I want to start off by saying that ( Read more... )

I've spent the last two months grueling over some of the worst essays I've seen in my teaching career, and finally...after many hours of agonizing torture...they are ALL finally done. The end of the school year can begin ( Read more... )

As I sat in the NSPA Best of Show awards ceremony, my heart couldn't beat any faster. It was nerve-wracking, and I really couldn't explain why. I didn't really think we would place at Nationals, honestly, not yet. It has been a rough rebuilding. The kids are good, but I didn't think we were ready yet. They announced the "special edition" category, ( Read more... )

Luna Michelle Coyer ( Read more... )

So I know I haven't posted in a while; what can I say, it has been a busy year ( Read more... )

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