This year I turned 42. Since 42 is the answer to life, the universe and everything, I decided it is time to start a blog.
We find our heroine as a middle aged graduate student at the University of Rhode Island working steadily toward a Master of Arts in Teaching for Middle/Secondary English Language Arts. In the short time I've been involved in the URI program I've learned two important things. First, in order to truly "master" teaching, I need to reflect on my teaching practices. Second, a master teacher is also a master student - relentless in the pursuit of new knowledge, ideas and tools. Ideally, a blog will help me accomplish both of these goals.
From beginning to end, I will student teach in five different classrooms working with urban, suburban students, English language learners and students with special needs before I have a room to call my own. Out of respect for the students and professionals sharing their worlds with me, I have changed the names of the schools and people I encounter. To prove it to you, let me introduce my own children...
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| Baby Wolverine Baby Spiderman And Princess Grace |
Please bear in mind that I am a mother of three trying to complete a graduate program between birthday parties, PTO meetings and scouting events. I may require some forgiveness in advance for any irregularity in my work. If I miss a blog or two here and there
When life lets up, I will return.
Thank you for following along, I am hoping you will get to know me, laugh, learn, and enjoy what will likely be a long journey. Don't forget your towel! And for now?
