Monday marked the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, and I'm both excited and petrified. That's normal, right? I am by no means a first year teacher, but with four preps, two of which I've never taught before, I'm starting to feel the panic that every first year teacher inevitably feels. What if I don't… Continue reading Back to School Thoughts
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I Wish My Students Knew: A Poem
There are things we tell our students, and there are things we don’t.
What is Love?
If your mind didn’t jump to, “Baby, don’t hurt me” after reading the title, are we even friends?
The Reviews Are In: BlackkKlansman is Political Commentary Worth Watching
Satire and political commentary at their finest.
Oops: The Story of When I Accidentally Saw a Conservative Documentary
Well, that was definitely not what I was expecting.
Adventure and Chaos
It’s summer, but that doesn’t mean all learning ceases...does it?
Teacher Appreciation
Even though it's Teacher Appreciation, I wanted to take the time to tell my students how much I appreciate them.
“No More Silence; End Gun Violence”
No more silence; end gun violence.
Alyssa Explains It All 