I have learned many lessons from my Pops. I hear myself sounding like him on a daily basis in my classroom. This morning, though, I remembered a lesson I learned while learning to drive. Among other issues, I had a habit of forgetting to turn my headlights on as evening came on. One day, Pops…
Is it wrong to have all of these thoughts in one day? “These kids are the cutest things.” “These kids need to learn how to shut their mouths.” “I love teaching. It’s my calling.” “I hate my job.” “I never want to teach another day in my life.” “Wow, this day is going quickly!” “OMG,…
This story on NPR caught my attention today and made my heart a little wobbly. I’ve included the link to the story I heard, though there are many articles online. His words and the words of his staff speak to me. It sounds like he has left quite a legacy in education. Remembering D.C. Educator…
April 4, 2010 I am wondering if this blog appears a little… shall we say… cocky. After all, I am calling myself a superhero on a regular basis and even put a cape on and fly around my classroom at times. I use the terms “super teacher,” “caped crusader,” and “hero” quite easily. I thought…
When she was told her daughter had been acting disrespectfully in school, being sassy, and not following the agreements we had made at conferences, the parent said, “Oh. Well, you know, she HAS been eating a lot of chips lately.” This Super Teacher has no response to that.
Wear The Cape 