I Teach Starfish
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I constantly feel like the guy in the starfish story, telling myself that even though the beach is enormous, I can make "a difference for this one." ….But does any of it even matter??
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I also keep a personal blog called My Name Is Kristine, which covers a little bit of everything that floats through my brain. Entries that relate to teaching are cross-posted here.
A Little Teaching Fantasy
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As we enter another year's testing season, I find myself retreating to a dream world. I have this fantasy about a world where teaching and learning were treated with the same respect and reverence that we give state testing. What would that be like...?
Read MoreTen Years of Teaching
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I think my ten-years-ago-self would be proud if she could see me now... I was so young and scared when I started teaching!
Read MoreAnother Glimpse Into My Teacher Heart
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Yesterday was an intense day. Two different kids had been holding onto stuff for a very long time, and I finally broke through their walls.
Read MoreDear Unbreakable Student
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I've never been into poetry. I definitely don't write it, and I don't really read it. But this came tumbling out of my head, and I think it's a poem.
Read MoreSchool Eve
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In honor of School Eve, which some people refer to as Labor Day, I'm having a small party with my laptop and some pumpkin spice hot chocolate. We're gathering to welcome Ms. Napper back, and say goodbye to Kristine.
Read MoreOne Last Bout Of School Year Sentiment
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Underneath my thick layers of snark, awkwardness, and whimsical nonsense, I'm also a sentimental sap.
Read MoreThey Don't Teach This Stuff In Teacher School
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I used to struggle a little with how to handle swearing in the classroom. Obviously it's important to establish a professional atmosphere where the kids learn to express themselves appropriately. At the same time, I don't feel like it's usually an offense worth making into too big a deal. It's a tough balance.
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