Working through
I am sitting here pondering some tough decisions. I am hoping to have some of these taken care of early in the new year. The next 45 days are going to be an interesting work to work through. Continue reading Working through
What’s Homecoming Mr Whitaker?
“What’s Homecoming, Mr Whitaker?” It’s a time of the year, usually late October, when all alumni, family and friends gather at the college for food, football and friends. It’s a time to catch up with tons of your brothers and sisters that you haven’t seen since, whenever. But when you see them it’s like you … Continue reading What’s Homecoming Mr Whitaker?
1st Semester
It’s amazing how changing my perspective on this craft has taken a lot of weight off my mind. I have been focusing on how I can better my own skills. Rather than placing my attention on what I can’t control, I’ve placed my attention on me. That’s made the daily grind much more manageable. Yesterday … Continue reading 1st Semester
My entire 2019
3,2,1…
Getting my class organized and ready for next week. My teammate and I are lining up our plans. Tomorrow is our “meet and greet”. My girls have been super helpful this Summer. The benefits of having dad being a teacher go both ways. The 2019-20 school year is upon us. Not sure how others do … Continue reading 3,2,1…
I need something…different
I admit it, I’m not remotely excited about this school year. Moving to a different grade level and changing classrooms…again. For those keeping score this is my 6th move in as many years. I’m flustered and really kinda over it. Moving to a private school was really a change for me. Since moving here I’ve … Continue reading I need something…different
A relaxing update
This summer has been quiet and strategic. I wouldn’t mind “doing more”, but really I’ve been relaxing. I had a chance to go to a fantastic conference that helped shed more light on the classical ed model. I’ve been able to hang out with my wife and kids a lot. I’ve done lots of reading. … Continue reading A relaxing update
