They were either half asleep or loving it.

This morning I had a happy teacher moment.  This is what happened.
I was teaching a VERY full day’s lesson.  We started with a 15 minute quiz.  Next it was time for new vocab. To have routine, I have vocab tests, new vocab, and a grammar concept on the same day each week.  This keeps [...]

And now…I look back and can’t believe it was I who did all that.

When I was in high school I was a little hot bed of political activism.  It all started when I was in the tenth grade and my wonderful teacher, Mr. Kakassy, sent me to Brotherhood/Sisterhood USA Camp.  This experience changed my life and put in check my already developed outlook on the world. 
After this [...]

Laughter at My Expense!

Today I foibled.
My 7th period class just went all wrong. 
First, I started the class. It was time to issue their multicultural readers and composition books.  So, I get the kids to pass them out, the kids start labeling their new supplies. While they help me I start explaining our persuasion unit. I’m reminding [...]

Haveil Havalim is Up…

I know it’s amazing, but I’m announcing that the new Haveil Havalim is up at Jack’s Shack.  I love that people put this blog round up of what is going on in the Jewish Blogosphere. I however, rarely post it here.  I thought that some respect from me was in order, so go check it [...]

What’s Up…

My blogging sucks lately. I do apologize.
What’s new?
Today: Saw old scraggley looking man in a gray wool trench coat, no socks, couldn’t see shorts, just coat, leg, and unshaven.  Could there be a flasher in my neighborhood? YES! I do live in Hollywood.
School is still good, but I do have a couple complaints. Like? Why [...]

Happy at the new job

I haven’t posted. The beginning of the year, although is going great, has been hectic.
I absolutely LOVE my new school and the teachers I’m working with. I think I have an awesome AP who is honest, down to earth and humble. If she snaps at someone (she’s been working crazy long hours), she can [...]

The First Day of School with Pics

The first day of school has come and passed.  No major issues or glitches. And the   issues we did have were ones we were warned about.  I have some classes with 6 kids and some with 35, these will be balanced out in the next week. 
We are playing this week as a pure orientation [...]