After quickly showing the first graders in my class how to make a post to our brand new science blog, I was a little concerned with how this little experiment of mine would go. Even with the simplest of platforms that I could find, there are so many steps and I could see their faces filled with confusion and concern while I showed them how it would work.

An uncommon journey into the field of Education. When do you take a stand? May 26, 2014. Letting the Superintendent know my opinion? When do teachers take a stand, or do they? Soon we will be hearing a lot about our state taking a stand. I cannot help but wonder if the cart is being put before the horse again where perhaps a combination of quality professional development for teachers and more social support systems in communities needs to happen to boost student performance before teachers have to prove.

I got it in my head long ago that fluency would increase if teachers would lower the reading level of the assigned texts. Math Talks and other Literacy Connections. Math Talks and other Literacy Connections.

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.

Thoughts on becoming a teacher. Singing and Dancing in the 6th Grade. This is how I found myself singing and dancing with my 6th graders last week.

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 .

Thoughts and Ramblings of a Future Educator. How have I grown as a blogger and reflective teacher? The winter quarter edition. Thoughts and Ramblings of a Future Educator. Now that winter quarter is officially at its end, I find myself thinking back to what I have experienced and learned throughout all of the work I have done these past few months. How have you grown as a blogger and reflective teacher this quarter? I have begun to move more dee.