Saturday, September 19, 2015

GOTR

This morning, I had the opportunity to attend the ten year anniversary breakfast for GOTR of Union County. I have participated in GOTR in Illinois, but this is my first year as a coach in North Carolina. This morning, I was fortunate enough to listen to Molly Barker, the founder of Girls on the Run. Now, many people may think that this program is a running club, or something where the girls just go to run after school. It is SO much more than that. This program teaches young girls to be unique, different, caring, hard working, and more than anything never settle for anything less than their best. When I was listening to a story Molly was telling, about a little girl who was developmentally delayed and was able to finish a race with their help of her coaches and have her entire community watch and cheer her on to the finish line, I started to cry. These little girls, the ones that could be going through more than we will ever experience in a lifetime have the chance to come together and teach each other just what it means to be a girl and show compassion for each other. So Cheers to the new season, and I hope that when these girls grow up to be future teachers, doctors, and singers, that they remember these special moments. :)

Friday, September 18, 2015

Almost There!

Hi Friends!! Only 4 more school days until my fall break!! I have spent the past two days at a workshop for CPI. It is the same workshop in every state, so I have already taken this when I was in Illinois. Crazy right? Next week we have a workday on Wednesday and then the home stretch!! I am heading to the Bahamas next week. Any fun fall plans for you all?

Monday, September 14, 2015

It's a Craaaaaazy year.

WOO! What a beginning to the year it has been!! Sorry I haven't written in so long, my year so far has been crazy! I know we all have busy lives, and crazy days, and a ton of stuff to do but I seriously give MAD PROPS to those that still find time to create these amazing lessons on TPT. I am not complaining, as they have been my saving grace, but how do you super people do that?

So, like I said, my class keeps me on my toes. We never have a dull moment. I am still getting adjusted to being with my kids from the time they are off the bus to the time they go home. I don't have a planning period and my kids go to specials at different times so they are always by my side. 

We are really trying to work on our transitions. That is what seems to be the most difficult for us right now. What are ways you transition from one activity to another? 

Until next time, and I promise it won't be in two months. :)


Saturday, July 25, 2015

Bring it on 2015-2016!


Please excuse the nature of my picture it was a LONG first day. 2015-2016 year underway!

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Back to School…Back to School...

Happy Wednesday Friends!! This week was my first week back to school for the year and I have been helping out with the Kindergarten Summer Enrichment Program where we test the incoming kinders on letters, sounds, and basic math for the upcoming year. There were quite a few littles babes that just wanted to talk everyone's ears off!! I also moved to a new classroom. This year I will be in a Separate Setting EC Self Contained Classroom instead of a Resource room. I have no ides who my kids are I just know things are going to be interesting this year!! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Pictures coming soon! :)

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Almost Done!

Hi friends!! Summer is almost over!! I had a lot of changes. I moved into a new apartment (3rd floor living…WOOF) I turned 30! (Double WOOF!) And took a new job at my school! Looking forward to a new and exciting year! Looks like I will be moving my classroom…AGAIN. Enjoy the rest of your summer!! :)

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Happy Father's DAY!

Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful guys out there! I know I wouldn't be where I am today without the support and constant reminder of what it means to work hard for what you want. Thanks for always catching me when I fall and making me laugh pops!


Saturday, June 13, 2015

Summa Summa Summatime!

Hi all! Summer is in full swing and while I am loving it, my sleep schedule is all wacky. I am experiencing all North Carolina has to offer me in the summertime (which is mostly just the HEAT right now!) I am spending my days relaxing at the pool and checking things off my To-Do List. I am also packing up my first place here for a big move next week. I feel like that is all I have done these past few weeks, pack my classroom, pack my apartment up. But change is good and I am ready for it!! Next week I am going to start to tackle school things all while laying by the pool!! Hope you all are enjoying your summer! :)

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Year In Review

Well. Better late than never. I decided to write a "YEAR IN REVIEW".

First off I wanna say a HUGE THANK YOU to Danielle at Crayonbox Learning for this amazing blog design. She is so awesome. Go Check her out. :)

I moved to North Carolina on a whim last June. (I cannot believe it has almost been a year!!!)  I didn't know anyone, I didn't have a job, and I was basically leaving everything and everyone behind me back in St. Louis. I knew it was what I had to do, especially because the job market in St. Louis was not looking to be any better anytime soon. I was living here for a week when I was hired at The Bickett.  I was hired as a Resource Teacher, which was not my first choice, but I would be teaching so I didn't really care. Going into the school year in July was terrifying. I knew not a single person, I was learning an entirely different curriculum, and let's be honest, writing IEP's with a whole new system was just a monstrous task. There were days I came home and cried because I didn't think I was gonna make it, but the kiddos at the school were the reason I was there. This school year was constantly changing. From a new school wide discipline system, to a constant revolving staff, to kids coming and going all year long. I sat in staff meetings almost weekly. I sat in Special Ed. team meetings weekly. I had IEP meetings at least 3 times a week and on top of that I had County Wide Elementary and Special Ed meetings too. I literally lived at the school.  But it all has made me a stronger person and I can safely say that if I survived a year at the school I work at, with all the changes, I can survive anything!! I cannot thank all the people at the school (the good and the bad) for making this year everything it was. I think you have to take the bad with the good and believe me that I did.  I know for next year things I am going to do different and things I will never try again. I hope for next year to help other people out the way they have helped me. TPT is my goal. For now, I am going to enjoy the short but sweet 5 weeks of summer I have. And of course play around on Pinterest. What else would I do? ;) I hope you all enjoy your summer!

Thursday, June 4, 2015

So I Decided To Make A Blog...

Hi Guys!! Here we go! I decided to try out this blog thing. Bare with me. I am completely new at this and am still learning the ropes. Today was the last day of my first year of teaching at The Bickett. That is a HUGE milestone for me as this was my first year in a new state, in a new school, in a new position. Good news is…. I SURVIVED! I will write a 2014-2015 recap this weekend!! :)