Wednesday, September 14, 2011

I come from

I come from Ohio, where I was born and grew up in the country with cornfields and cows.


I come from Charlotte, where I'm making a home, filled with sunshine and loving people.


I come from my mom and dad who love me and support me.


I come from my sister Trisha, who is in my heart and a phone call away.


I come from friends who care, listen and support.


I come from a fiance, who loves me unconditionally.






I come from my grandma, who would rock me and sing me to sleep at night.


I come from kids who I teach, but teach me lots too.


I come from a God who is faithful and loving.


I come from experiences that have shaped who I am.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

routines

Wow! I knew I worked well with a routine, but didn't realize it is incredibly hard for me to focus and get my life organized without one! 


I just started classes, moved to New York, found a part-time job, figuring out my living space, etc. and have no routine whatsoever right now.  I NEED a routine! Hopefully it comes quickly. It makes me think about our classrooms as teachers and how we teach and teach the routines of the day.  It can really cause some anxiety!