It all started when someone found two small holes through the industrial glass in the door between the hallway and the stairwell. I worked in an old building, so everything was well constructed. The building had withstood a hundred years of children, so there was the normal wear and tear, but rarely was there damage... Continue Reading →
When Fourteen called and needed a ride
It was very late at night when my phone rang. Let me back up for a minute...I always give all my students and their families my phone number so they can reach out if they have a question, a concern, or need help. I've gotten calls about needing help filling out paperwork, figuring out how... Continue Reading →
The day Thirteen almost ended my career
While I adore 99.999% of my children, occasionally there is a child who has tested me beyond normal limits. That doesn't mean I don't like them or I can't learn from them but it is often...let's call it a more 'complex' relationship. Thirteen had pushed everyone's buttons all day. And I mean A.L.L. D.A.Y. He... Continue Reading →
Two and the trip to the Emergency Room in an ambulance
Yes, Two and I ended up in the ER late one afternoon. I left a substitute teacher in my room to go help administer testing in the computer lab. We had already had a run in because I don't have 'bad' students. I have students who behave badly or make bad choices, but that doesn't... Continue Reading →
Many Years Ago There Was Student One
One was exactly the kind of child who will make you love teaching middle school or leave it. He was a no holds barred, pain in the neck, always wisecracking, always 'on' kind of kid that can make you miserable if you aren't just as fast and just as funny. One and I were kindred spirits.
“My Kids”
Over the last two and a half decades I have met and taught between one and two thousand children.
