We all know how little time there can be during the school day to eat. I'm pretty sure all of us teachers were born with a know-how on how to eat our lunch while copying papers, or grading, or covering lunch duty. It's like a second nature to us. But there are, however, those days when eating on the go just doesn't seem like an option. There's a line for the microwave or you ran late this morning so you couldn't pack a lunch. It happens to all of us. So I've decided to share a few of my ... Read More about Easy + Healthy Teacher Snacks
Teacher Fashion: Fall 2013
I'm a huge summer person. I could live in shorts and a tank top with no shoes on (doesn't that sound perfect?). But whether I like it or not, autumn is right around the corner. Why do I like autumn? Pumpkin muffins at Dunkin Donuts, pumpkin roll from the grocery store, pumpkin scented candles (did I mention that the smell of pumpkin is my favorite?) and most of all, getting to wear scarves, cute sweaters and jeans. I'm a sucker for a great pair of jeans paired with a plain tee and a fun ... Read More about Teacher Fashion: Fall 2013
Extended School Year – A Recap
Well, it's officially over (okay, technically not until clean up is over tomorrow)... but my staff & I did it. We survived another summer of Extended School Year! I walked in to all new staff in my room & a brand new list of students, but my staff was fabulous & my students maintained or made leaps & bounds of progress! But it's finally over & I get to go home to my husband (I stay with my parents for 5 weeks each summer to come "home" to teach ESY at the Intermediate Unit ... Read More about Extended School Year – A Recap