The Life of a Conflicted Teacher. Working hard to make sense of it all. Another Iowa Irish Fest, Another Post about Doing What You Love. My wife has Scottish blood in her and just has to deal with me! They played traditional Irish folk songs, sang in Gaelic, and played some original work too. They will be in Dubuque in a couple of week.

Monday, October 22, 2012. The One and Only Ivan. The One and Only Ivan is a great read aloud. Thousands of children and teachers are enjoying reading it this month in the Global Read Aloud. Here is a trivia quiz on the western gorilla. Seventh graders wrote the questions from this source at the San Diego Zoo site.

A writer trying to teach becomes a teacher trying to write. They sound like pure fiction. Yeah, now you get it.

Tuesday, 17 December 2013. Congratulations Grade 6 Students! Last night students in Grade 6 celebrated their graduation from Primary School. What an achievement! It was a fun filled night, with music, dancing, some photo booth fun and a lovely speech by Makeelly and Chelsea. Miss Spink, Mrs Cotter, Mrs Vavala and Ms Zinghini wish all of the graduating students all the best in high school. We are very proud of them and know that they will be successful in whatever they choose to do.

Sunday, March 8, 2015. This one time, at band camp. N many ways, I am a risk taker. I like trying new things, new strategies and exploring new methods. I am not afraid to try something new, even if it might not work out. Can any of you can identify with my feelings or fears? How many of our students feel the same way? I am .

Here is Our Story Governor Branstad. We would love to tell you our story. An Action Plan for Advocacy. Are you with me? August 2, 2015.

When I woke up this morning, I figured my final post would be a reflection of my 31 days of blogging.

A meeting place for a world of reflective writers. Wednesday January 11, 2017. Before we know it, the month of March will be here. March is becoming my favorite month of the year since it brings St. Tuesday January 10, 2017. Tuesday Slice of Life Story Challenge. Time to share your slices of life! Monday January 9, 2017. Rethinking Graphic Organizers for Writing. Saturday January 7, 2017.

Snippets of learning and life. The morning sun shone through the stained glass windows, casting jewel-tone light on the baby grand piano, a soothing sight to the weary woman whose busy child was churning her insides. The pianist took a seat and began to play the prelude. The baby hears the music. 8220;What are you doing? 8220;When I .

Great article to share with legislators! I would argue, though, that we are on the cusp of an encouraging opportunity in Iowa education. I say that because we are looking at a new accountability system in Iowa that needs to be viewed in its entirety. Yes, there will be an annual release of rankings and those of us in. I need your vote! I Need Your Help! December 15, 2014.