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. :)

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?

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. :)