Waiting for the Short BusJob SearchingIt is scary seeing on the news that so many people are waiting weeks for unemployment. I have one month left of school and my contract has…May 9, 2020May 9, 2020
Waiting for the Short BusZombie LandThis week I have felt a little bit like I’m in Zombie Land. The days are starting to blend together and sometimes I don’t know which day…May 9, 2020May 9, 2020
Waiting for the Short BusWhirlwind DayToday is a Wednesday. Before the school closures, the students were released early on Wednesdays. It was a day where teachers met with…Apr 30, 2020Apr 30, 2020
Waiting for the Short BusArrrrg! You’re fired!I just received a phone call from the superintendent. He said that I will not be renewed for next year. I have this numb sick feeling in…Apr 28, 20201Apr 28, 20201
Waiting for the Short BusWhat a WeekOMG! This week was kind of a whirlwind with work! Thankfully, it is the weekend! It is Saturday. We had a really good day today. We…Apr 26, 2020Apr 26, 2020
Waiting for the Short BusWTF Mean Teachers…Really?! Ain’t Nobody Got Time or Energy for That!ARRGGGG! Last night I was up until almost 1 a.m. working on packets trying to make sure that they are tailor made to address my students…Apr 23, 2020Apr 23, 2020
Waiting for the Short BusPacket Purgatory (Part 2)I have this knot in my stomach. I was told to come in and make copies and stuff envelopes for work packets for sped. Many of our students…Apr 23, 2020Apr 23, 2020
Waiting for the Short BusPacket Purgatory (Part 1)I used to be an inspirational teacher. While in graduate school, I was also teaching PK-12 at the time. I was in a cohort with some…Apr 20, 2020Apr 20, 2020
Waiting for the Short BusWhen Your Parapro is Your FrienemyWhen your paraprofessional is your frienemy. I have been teaching for 16 years. I have also worked as a paraprofessional and an adjunt…Jan 18, 2020Jan 18, 2020
Waiting for the Short BusThe Way Out is the Way InThe Way Out is the Way In. To heal, we often have to go back and face our fears. It is much easier to just bee agreeable. However…Jan 14, 2020Jan 14, 2020
