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Many teachers teach multiple classes. I teach two different classes, so I have two different preps. Core elementary teachers have at least four different preps. This is stressful for everyone, and I know that parents are doing work now that they have never done before. My post is… Read More

I have several parents telling me how difficult it is to teach their three of four students at home right now. I appreciate that this is highly stressful and that we are all doing our best. As you email me with your complaints, please keep in mind that I teach 80+ students every day,… Read More

I should mention the kid was 13 - 7th grade.

Last year a student waited in the restroom until another boy went in. He then took aim and peed on the other’s shoes. During the ensuing investigation, we discovered that he had done this on multiple occasions and would also regularly pee all over the stalls purposely to make them… Read More

Good alternatives to Walmart.

I agree! As a teacher, I am appalled that people think I should look like this. I can dress comfortably and conservatively while still looking fashionable. I do not need to look like I can walk straight into a farmhouse kitchen and make an old-fashioned pie to be dressed appropriately… Read More

And I just realized this is about traveling with kids, not simply about traveling. ??‍♀️

I was visiting family in VA and driving from GA in the middle of the summer. About 2 hours into the 8.5 drive, the A/C stopped working. Not long after that, I hit terrible traffic (I later found out that tragically there was a multi-vehicle accident with fatalities ahead). While parked… Read More

I fear for my life everyday, and not because a shooter could come into my school easily. While this is true, and lawmakers need to do more to protect our kids, school administrators must do more, as well. When students are a clear and present danger to themselves and others, it MUST… Read More

Not including salt, pepper, oil, and butter, what are your top five-ish ingredients? Ingredients that you know you can always rely on, are versatile, and are flavorful?