AND NOW FOR SOMETHING ENTIRELY DIFFERENT (NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION)
Before I get started today, I want to wish every teacher out there a wonderful 2013. During the upcoming year, go out and make a positive difference in as many lives as you possibly can. This teaching job might not always pay well but having the opportunity to be a positive influence on so many lives (especially the lives of young people) is absolutely priceless. Enjoy every day you have in the classroom!! Happy 2013!!!! ** I want to experiment more in my teaching. I guess that is my new year's resolution. This is my 42 nd year in the classroom and it is easy to get into a rut. There are days when I can do this job in my sleep. Sometimes I really have to stop and push myself to get outside of my comfort zone. I never want to get into a position where I just go through the motions. I do better work when things aren’t so easy. For that reason, in the c...