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This pictured was taken a few years ago and I still laugh every time I see it. I wanted a skeleton for a body unit, there was only one available in the entire school. I asked to borrow it and this is how it was delivered to me. I think my sentiments were perfectly captured in this picture.

Mr Camacho broken
A skeleton . . . borrowed . . . in less than mint condition

Monthly Advice–March

This month, a bit of humor, and a bit of truth:

Spring fever is real.

March 20, 2019 is the first day of spring.

Spring fever is defined as: restlessness and excitement associated with the start of spring. It is further defined, and known as mood, emotional, and behavioral changes that result from the arrival of spring.

With record breaking cold and rains, with a polar vortex that made parts of the US colder than Antarctica, with my own sentiments that winter weather has lasted much too long, I most assuredly anticipate spring fever.

There’s nothing I can offer to help alleviate concerns, or ward off this illness, my advice is only to remind you, or tell you, that it exists.

Spring fever is real: either you will feel it, or your students will feel it, or your co-workers will!

Whoever catches it, just be kind–this too shall pass . . .

Things I never knew . . .

Installment #6:

Five things I never knew . . . until I became a teacher:

  • there is a scarcity of breaks during the school day — for teachers and students alike
  • actual prep time is precious (if it’s built into the schedule and left untouched, that’s beautiful, and rare)
  • time flies, especially during recess, lunch, and passing period
  • copying is actually time-consuming
  • there is never enough time

February 21, 2019: Quote of the Day

“I am a teacher. It’s how I define myself. A good teacher isn’t someone who gives the answers out to their kids but is understanding of needs and challenges and gives tools to help other people succeed. That’s the way I see myself, so whatever it is that I will do eventually after politics, it’ll have a lot to do with teaching.”

–Justin Trudeau