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“Hello. How are you?”
Although I started this blog about two years ago, I have not kept it up during that time. Instead I have focused more on my professional blog, A Teacher’s Ruminations, that I try to keep updated as much as possible. During this holiday break, I decided to dedicate this blog space as a personal journal, and a place where I… Read more
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Why I Became a Teacher
Sometimes I forget why I became a teacher. I undervalue my expertise and experience. I find myself going through the motions of teaching but my heart is not in it. Something is missing. I don’t feel right. This often happens when I follow somebody else’s ideas or plans that I’ve had no part in creating. … Read more
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Celebrations
We have a new principal at our school.He has come to us with a mandate: to change the culture of our school.He is a man on a mission and I like where he’s going. Every week our principal asks for celebrations.We write up anything we notice during the course of the week that is cause… Read more
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You Have Made a Difference
I’m posting this video in honour of International Teacher’s Day, April 13th. My son shared it with me just now. I admit that I shed a tear or two towards the end. I hope you will enjoy it, too. You Have Made A Difference Read more
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Small. Inconveniences
No internet again. Writing on my iPhone but not enjoying it at all. I had plans to continue my series of posts on assessment tonight but it’s not going to happen. Just checking in so I don’t miss a slice day. I guess this is my slice – a regular part of what my life… Read more
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Day #19 – I’m Still Here!
OK. This is the post where I marvel at the fact that I’ve stuck with this challenge for 19 days. Source: http://peaceloveandsandwiches.wordpress.com/ I never thought I would make it this far. I’m writing every day after dinner. I’ve tried writing early in the morning or during preps at school but the inspiration, or maybe the pressure,… Read more
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Posting a Slice
I’m writing this post on my phone, which should be an indication of how my day has gone.Although I blogged yesterday about my good intentions for the weekend, it hasn’t gone quite as planned. I woke up at 3:00 am wth a searing headache that didn’t let up till about 9:30 after a hot shower,… Read more
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Conversations
I am having a fantastic weekend. And, the best thing about it is that it’s not over yet! We had a visit this weekend from my husband’s uncle, his partner and their two friends. We ate and ate and ate, and had lots of wonderful conversations. When my son found out that they were all… Read more
Elisa Waingort 