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The “New” Standards: Holding our kids to better standards
Okay....so let's begin the conversation by not referring to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as "new." At this point they've been around for 9 years (since 2010). At this point most teachers should have been trained to understand them and at this point most teachers and students should be living and breathing them in... Continue Reading →
Why VIPKID is the Best Job Ever!
I have been working for VIPKID since November of 2017. I stumbled upon an ad on Facebook in a sleepy state and started to fill in my information on the application. At the time I had never heard of VIPKID and didn't really pay attention to this teaching online stuff. I was busy with a... Continue Reading →
The Mixed Emotions of a Teacher and Mother at the End of a School Year
This is for all the teacher/parents whose summer break means just as much, if not more, work who have mixed emotions about going into this time of year!
Why Pre-K Graduation IS a Big Deal!
My oldest son just graduated from Pre-K. We've had the date on our calendars since last August and he has talked about this event and the subsequent transition to kindergarten for most of that time. While the logistical planning for this day meant submitting for a personal day off of work and deciding what my... Continue Reading →
Gaylord Rockies: Our Stay-cation Experience
This spring break we had a hard time deciding where to go. With the weather always being iffy that time of the year we didn't want to chance scheduling a drive anywhere and we didn't want to spend money on flights. Cue: Gaylord Rockies. I had heard murmurings of "the new resort by the airport."... Continue Reading →
“Do you have any questions?” Law school advice from the New Student Reception
This past Thursday the university held a New Student Reception at a local law firm. Despite the crummy weather hiding the beautiful views that can be seen 300 days a year from this office building, the event was a blast! I have been looking forward to going to this event since Admitted Students Day in... Continue Reading →
How is a teacher’s salary decided?
Within this past year we have seen many teacher strikes fueled by the state of education, including the low teacher salary. As a teacher a salary is usually non-negotiable; you are placed on a salary schedule based on two factors. Years in education and degrees/number of credits above a degree. Me at a teacher rally... Continue Reading →
Clothes are the WORST
I hate getting dressed. Â Literally, every morning I stand in front of my closet and gripe to my husband about how that moment is the worst part of my day. Â I have no inherent fashion sense and I struggle to simply match clothing. Â Without my husband I would have never known that brown and... Continue Reading →
We Dig Trees (and cheap stuff!)
When we moved into our house in 2013 the main element of any curb appeal it had came in the form of the Cherry Blossom Tree in our front yard.  In the spring it would bloom with beautiful pink flowers and it was often full of leaves and  would cast a lot of shade on... Continue Reading →
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