When I took the SAT and nearly all of my teacher certification test I reviewed but didn't study. It wasn't something I did in those days. I tried for the certification exams, but couldn't make myself do it. I was rewarded for my lack of preparation with passing scores. I never had to retake any …
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The End is Nigh…
Or so I hope. The weekend was not as productive as I had hoped. Sleep over took most of it. There was some editing and housework in between naps. Bring my novella to a conclusion has proven far harder than I imagined and that is without the cold or the impending state testing. My students …
Play Nice
It is late on a Friday night and I am living the dream; writing in my undies and enjoying an adult beverage. Heaven right? Okay, maybe not for you, but this fourth week of school has been pretty rough. The kids are finally getting into their routines, relationships between teachers and students are being squared …