One of the benefits of being in "lockdown" is the ample time for introspection. Today I want to reflect on someone who has been my influencer - way before the term became a part of our social media lexicon. Dr.... Continue Reading →
It's been ... I don't know ... a long time now. Officially over a month but the days just seem to rumble along like sleepers on a railroad track. One after another. In school we are on an 8 day... Continue Reading →
Eddo Gidole. Date of birth unknown, even to himself. In Italian the adjective that best describes him is "un mito." The closest you get in English is "the man," but that doesn't do him justice. He was an iconic figure... Continue Reading →
Sometimes it's the little things you appreciate most. Those you take for granted. Like my Nesquick bowl. The story goes something like this ... Once upon a time before my son was born (so that makes it at least 14... Continue Reading →
So ... I'm officially on Spring Break! I chose to staycation this time around. Well not really, more like on lockdown for the next little while (until March 31st officially) but ... the situation is fluid. All that to say I... Continue Reading →
I have found the resources available online to be overwhelming so I am curating them here in small chunks for my students and parents. Also using this post as my virtual "shelf" to collate resources. I hope to update this... Continue Reading →
As I sit here today amidst what seems like a world gone mad in virus lockdown mode I am transported back to memories of my childhood. For years I have meant to write some of these thoughts down on paper... Continue Reading →
So today was the "official" first day of online/virtual/continuous learning. It was a good day. Reflecting on the day though I had a thought (maybe two). The first is how much we are creatures of habit and need that structure... Continue Reading →