1. The power went out right after breakfast, and naturally everyone had an “emergency”, so my co-teacher took students to the bathroom with a flashlight while I taught.

I’m rewriting my vision and classroom over the summer, and I’d love some input from veteran TFAers about resources.

I broke a lot of promises this year.

There’s really no  reason for my silence over the past two months, except that I haven’t been proud of what has happened in my classroom since Christmas break.

I think one of the hardest things about teaching is feeling like I am alone.

Dear Adonis Thomas and Santa, Thank you.

We’re talking about weather in science. “Miss M, how come you can draw such good raindrops?” – DS “It’s cause she went to college!” – MC

I will do the best I can. Mantra for the week. The month. The year. Fantastic conference this week, but I’m too tired to write it all up. But after a brutal week, I feel reenergized and excited to get back to school tomorrow. I’ve spent the last several days re-prioritizing some things in my…

My new school is tough.