May 6, 2016

Just Say Yes Already!

By |2022-05-17T14:44:33-07:00May 6, 2016|Character, Elementary|0 Comments

It was my first year teaching. Fresh out of Dordt College, transplanted to sunny California. I had this wonderfully diverse and eager-to-learn first grade class. After the first few weeks of “what am I doing here?!” I was finding my rhythm as a primary teacher. I was connecting with the students, explaining things at their [...]

Apr 29, 2016

Footloose and Fancy Free

By |2016-04-29T14:55:03-07:00April 29, 2016|Character, Parenting|1 Comment

I remember waiting for my 16th birthday with a mixture of fear and anticipation. I knew my life was going to change drastically. Freedom and independence were calling my name and it all hinged on whether I could pass that formidable test…the driver's test. I hopped into my parents’ big blue suburban and off I [...]

Apr 25, 2016

Hiding in Plain Sight

By |2016-04-25T08:57:02-07:00April 25, 2016|Faith, Secondary|0 Comments

Recently, we have been receiving resumes and applications for the position of Educational Administrative Assistant in the secondary office. The other day, I planned to meet with the current admin assistants to go through all the resumes and decide on whom we should interview for the position.But before the meeting, I went into my staff [...]

Apr 18, 2016

Top Ten Wish List for Writing Report Cards

By |2016-04-18T18:01:25-07:00April 18, 2016|Middle School|0 Comments

Ah, report card season. Every last item is finally marked, and entered into the online grade book. Time to carefully consider each letter grade, select a 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 for every outcome, and begin the intense program of writing meaningful comments for each student.What is going through this teacher’s mind? My [...]

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