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Elisa Waingort

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A Teacher Musing Out Loud

  • It’s just another weekend

    It’s Friday. Finally. This felt like a long week.I’m not sure why.But, I’m glad it’s Friday.And, as soon as I finish my slice we’re going to watch a movie.To relax.Unwind.Get cozy in bed, just the three of us. Tomorrow will be for stocking the refrigerator,taking my son to piano lessons and art class,and puttering around… Read more

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  • Surprise!

    Today I opened Junior Writer, a free website for writing stories that supports students’ through spelling lists, and word games, and found a pleasant surprise. As I was browsing through the stories, I found the piece one of my students had been working on yesterday. I started reading it and was blown away. I wish… Read more

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  • Headache

    I’ve had a headache all day long. I know its source:a phone call from my mother. And why it hasn’t let up: a few disrespectful encounters with two students. an afternoon of working on my school’s strategic plan with other teachers. Although the work was good, it was challenging. Everyone ran out of steam before… Read more

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  • The Power of Twitter – PD for 140 characters or less

    OK. I know everyone who is on Twitter likes to sing it’s praises. I am not the first teacher nor will I be the last teacher to do so. However, can I say again how awesome Twitter is? And can I say that its awesomeness lies in its potential to inform and teach? And, will you believe… Read more

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  • What a Day!!

    Documenting my day. An idea I am trying for today’s slice. Thanks to the slicer who started this trend and whose name I cannot remember, but you know who you are! 4:30 – My phone alarm goes off. I slide my finger across the screen, try to get up, and take a 10-minute snooze instead.… Read more

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  • Brave

    My little word for 2014 is brave. So, every day I try to do something brave.  I put myself out on a limb but I am firm.  I assert my professional knowledge and expertise. There have been some memorable moments  when I didn’t give up  even though insanity prevailed.  In the end, my arguments were… 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

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  • Distractions

    As soon as I got home from work, I sat down at the computer  to write and do some research for my doctorate. Now, more than 90 minutes later, I am finally getting around to writing today’s SOL post. I did do some checking of a few sources but most of my time on the… Read more

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  • What do you think?

    Today someone asked the following question: if you’re not in favor of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), then what standards would you propose we replace them with? Although my response below started out somewhat tongue-in-cheek, it has made me think about what it is I really believe. If it were up to me, I… Read more

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  • Declaration

    Declaration of a one time, reluctant ESL teacher. Thanks to my PLN at #ellchat for helping me to recognize the key role I play as an ESL teacher. I did not choose this job; it chose me. I had wanted and was initially hired as a classroom teacher. And, although I would love to go… Read more

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