1 I will have high expectations. I will be your biggest cheerleader. 2 I will be tough. 3 But I will also be quick to smile and laugh. I will bring joy to our classroom, I will welcome you every morning with warmth because I want you to experience school as a happy place, as a place where joy and wonder and laughter are encouraged. 4 I will value you and your context. 5 I will learn right alongside you.

Sunday, April 6, 2014. The Challenge and Reward of Working in a Group. It was a design and data gathering challenge. The boys in this photo worked extremely well together during all phases of the project. They were all engaged and they all contributed, despite there being some personalities and voices that were stronger than others.

Cohort Blogs, My Blog. Small stirrings of questions that began in the classroom extended into further wonder.

The Journey of a Future Teacher. Blog shows how I can provide differentiated instruction and present extension projects to my students. When I would leave comments with my peers I really strived to give words of encouragement and make them think deeper.

The Classroom Discussion in my Head. Tuesday, March 18, 2014. An example that I would like to point out is my post on Reaching All Students. I think This demonstrates my desire to deepen my perspective on my practice in two ways. One - I am always looking for insight from others into their teaching practices. Sunday, March 16, 2014.

Learn more, Do more, Be more. Schools as a Micro culture. 8221; the loss of a staff member mid year is intense. Especially of a staff ember that spent the latter part of 14 years with the school. Just saying it was a somber day. I learned that many students mourn differently as do adults. The realities of the world are not sheltered from in school despite our attempts.

Time to Write that Reflection. Is there a way I could have kept the students on track more effectively? Hmmm, that could be good to add to my paper. This is just life! My favorite blog that demonstrates my process as a reflective teacher is called.

A blog about the ups and downs and all arounds of becoming a teacher! My First Day of Teaching! September 4, 2014. This year I have so many goals for myself as a .

A chronicle of my adventures in education. Yes, I spelled my title correctly. This quarter I continued my habit of critiquing elements of education technology, in one instance eliciting some thoughtful conversation. I took what I think is my first ever opportunity to post actual student work. In which I contended that number sense should be the true goal of .

I actually wrote this post right after when I found out that I am getting a job. I was just waiting for things to be official. I have been actively reading other educators blogs though. May be which is .