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Standing Ovation
I’m pretty sure everyone on here knows that I used to sing. A lot in fact. Well, this little nugget of information has leaked out to my students…and oh the consequences! Yesterday after sc… more →
The Prices Write
Standing Ovation
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Melanie wrote 1 year ago: I’m pretty sure everyone on here knows that I used to sing. A lot in fact. Well, this little n … more →
Appreciated...at last!
Melanie wrote 1 year ago: Appreciated…at last! So, as we all know teaching is a very thankless job. Everyday I taught in … more →
The few, the proud in Colorado
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Melanie wrote 2 years ago: Adam & I (along with 3 other chaperones) took a group of our guys to see the filming of the new … more →
In action!
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Melanie wrote 2 years ago: I had Marc take pictures of me teaching today for a final project at UH. Thought you might like to s … more →
Let the stoner-fest begin
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Melanie wrote 2 years ago: For those of you who don’t know…today is 420. It is an undeclared day to smoke weed. I d … more →
Insight on love...
Melanie wrote 2 years ago: I had my students discuss whether they think teenagers experience love or infatuation today in class … more →
"The madness in A12" or "bad parenting"
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Melanie wrote 2 years ago: Parents never cease to amaze me. In my life I was always amazed at my parents as I’m sure all … more →
What's the limit?
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Melanie wrote 2 years ago: So, I’m wondering…what’s the abuse limit? I mean, we all hear about child abuse an … more →
My Birthday
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Melanie wrote 2 years ago: Today I have reached the big 2-6! Wow…feels like any other day except instead of screaching we … more →
What grade do I teach again?
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Melanie wrote 3 years ago: I’m having one of those days. My third period class makes me feel like I’m running a cir … more →
Solace in A12
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Melanie wrote 3 years ago: I had a very bitter-sweet experience this morning. Between my 2nd & 4th periods I was visited by … more →
Why do we teach?
Melanie wrote 3 years ago: I was just talking to my buddy, Marc, who is a first year teacher. Today was payday, usually a joyou … more →
Essay sadness
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Melanie wrote 3 years ago: Hey gang, As I have been reading the reflective essays my students have written I am almost overcome … more →
The scores are in...
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Melanie wrote 3 years ago: And I kicked booty on my Praxis exam! I was tested about a month ago on “English Language/Lit … more →
Three...it's a magic number
Melanie wrote 3 years ago: Howdy folks. Just dropped by to say that my third FRESHMAN of the year (1.5 months) has been suspend … more →
Whiney Voice Kid
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Melanie wrote 3 years ago: Hey Gang, I need some advice! I’ve got this kid in my 3rd period who is driving me up the wall … more →
Back to school
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Melanie wrote 3 years ago: Well, here we are again. Today was my first day with students. I’m pretty excited about this … more →
Sad day for English teacher
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Melanie wrote 3 years ago: Hey guys, So, I was correcting my student’s in-class journals today when I crossed this deligh … more →
The Year's Worst Project!!!
Melanie wrote 3 years ago: Ok, how do you like these apples? I assigned a Romeo and Juliet final project to my freshmen. They c … more →
