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A Word for Teachers: CACHE
Cache Pronounced: [kash] Definition A secret or inaccessible storage location Computer memory for storing recently used data A Simple Reflection on the Word The computers we use every day have a memory cache. It is in this cache that recently viewed websites and temporary files are stored with the goal to help speed…
Read MoreA Word for Teachers: FOGBOW
Fogbow Pronounced: [FAWG-boh] Definition A rainbow made of fog droplets; a white rainbow An arc or circle of white or yellow seen against the fog A Simple Reflection on the Word A fogbow is mainly seen when the sun is breaking through the fog. Sailors often see them as they form over the…
Read MoreTeach FIT: How ‘In Shape’ are YOU as a Teacher?
The most successful people in the world are FIT. They have the ability to Focus, take Initiative, and be Tenacious in order to accomplish their goals. People who have a FIT mentality will rise above the rest. When it comes to teaching, this same rule applies. If you want to lead your students down a…
Read MoreEmbrace the Layers
Last night I made stir fry and I cried. Tears streamed down my face, not because I was sad or due to my meal tasting horrible, but rather because of one of my favorite ingredients of all… the onion. From the first cut, my eyes began to burn, and through each chopped layer tears fell,…
Read MoreThe Soap Mentality
I wash my face almost every morning. My entire life I have used a single bar of soap any time I washed my face. I never saw anything wrong with it because I never knew anything different. Recently, my wife introduced me to something revolutionary to my world… a skin care regimen. She asked me…
Read MoreA Teaching Clog
The drain to my shower was clogged the other day, but baking soda saved the day! It was one of those clogs where the water pools up and sits for a while before slowly disappearing and leaving a gross residue that has to be wiped immediately. I didn’t have time to wait until it took…
Read MoreThe Teacher Wall
We have all hit it, stared at it, or felt like it was impenetrable. It shows up during moments when, no matter what we do, things seem to be at a stand still. It attempts to block our passion by making us believe that even though we do our best to care for our students,…
Read MoreWhat Fuels YOU as a Teacher?
My favorite fruit is pineapple, and one of my favorite snacks is Doritos. I was at Costco the other day and I found super sized versions of both. Currently, I’m doing my best to stay in shape and remain as healthy as possible, so I’m happy to say that I put the Doritos back on…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Teacher Prescription?
A few weeks ago I went to the eye doctor. I didn’t go because I felt that my vision was slipping drastically or that I needed a prescription to see clearly. I went because lately when I am driving, during storms, high traffic times, or late at night, my eyesight becomes blurry. Although I survive…
Read More5 Simple Life Lessons Every Student Should Learn
Every year, I teach incredible students. Some inspire me to be better, while others teach me lessons I never realized I needed to learn. Some students challenge me, while others truly test my patience. However, with each student that enters my classroom, I have found that they all have at least one thing in common……
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