Invest in Your Community
One of the best things about teaching, besides the actual teaching, is the community that comes with any school. As you begin your journey as a first-year teacher I suggest getting involved in that wonderful community. When I first started teaching I was nervous to interact with parents and students…
The Power of a Manila Folder
I’m so excited to be entering my 12th year of teaching this fall. While things will look different, I am really looking forward to working with my students and the teachers at my school. For the month of July I’m going to have a blog series dedicated to new teachers….
July 2020 Book Suggestions
July 26, 2020 Look Both Ways a tale told in ten blocks By Jason Reynolds This is a unique book that I loved! And honestly, I like it for the classroom, but I think it is a great read for teachers as well. Jason Reynolds tells the story of 10…
June 2020 Book Suggestions
June 28, 2020 The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater Two teenagers. One in a skirt and one with a lighter. One moment that would forever change their lives. The 57 Bus by Sashka Slater is a powerful book about two teenagers growing up in Oakland, CA. Sasha, an agender teenager,…
May 2020 Book Suggestions
May 24, 2020 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer The power of a book is amazing! In The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, William Kamkwamba, who lives in Malawi in Africa was unable to attend school, but he did not let that hinder his…
Make Lent Meaningful
One of the best parts of my job is putting together prayer services for our K-5 students. It is amazing how 200 kids singing and dancing to God songs can really lift your spirits. This past week we spent our prayer service talking about Lent. Lent can be difficult to…
Iditarod in the Classroom
Exploring the Alaskan wilderness by dog sled is a topic that has captivated my students for over ten years now. Each February and March we take a deep dive into the Last Great Race on Earth, the Iditarod. I first learned about the Iditarod when I was student teaching in…
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week
I’ve celebrated Catholic Schools Week (CSW) every year since I was in kindergarten. When I was younger the week was always filled with school spirit and fun activities each day. Now I’m in charge of creating the fun! For the past 11 years I have led a team of teachers…
Celebrating All Saints’ Day
At the end of October most children are thinking about their Halloween costume and dreaming about all the candy they will receive during Trick-or-Treating. However, there is another religious holiday that falls the day after Halloween: ALL SAINTS’ DAY! All Saints’ Day is a great day to celebrate with students!…
