Smitty’s Soapbox

May 28, 2007

Field Trip Fun

It felt like walking on hot coals to get this field trip going, but once we got to NYC to see “Moon for the Misbegotten,” it was worth all the effort. The chaperones were amazing, the students were wonderful, and the play was phenomenal. I had struggled getting tickets, approval, students, a bus– everything under [...]

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May 18, 2007

Grace

While this week was hard, I learned a valuable lesson.  I though that not getting enough students to come on my field trip might have endangered my job. I have walked through hell since January putting together this trip, and had many cancellations. Needless to say, we’re short a lot of money. My principal made [...]

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The trials of teaching

It’s so not about teaching. If we were able to focus on teaching I think the education system would be more effective.
I drove home today with tears in my eyes. This week has been hard. A parent blames me for the failure of her son, who has not turned in one writing assignment the whole [...]

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May 4, 2007

All about me

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That ONE student…

Think I’m going to write about that one student who gets under your skin, don’t you? This time, however, I want to write about that one student who volunteers, who donates his or her time, who goes the extra mile…
I’m an advisor of an after-school club, and lately attendance has been down. I emailed the [...]

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