God doesn’t call the equipped. He equips the called. -Mark Batterson, Wild Goose Chase Eighteen years ago, God called me out of my elementary school classroom and into my very own piano studio. Though I had no idea what I was doing, or how to do it, I saddled up that Wild Goose and hopped… Continue reading Music to my Ears
Category: We don’t need no education
Discussions on teaching and the education profession. Everything from teaching strategies, to classroom management, to news stories, to personal experiences and anecdotes.
Tender Hearts, Leaky Eyes, and Calloused Knees
As a mom, I work hard to care for my children. I do my best to ensure that they eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. I encourage them to exercise regularly, through fun activities they enjoy. I buy them clothes and shoes and school supplies. I help them with their homework and participate in their school… Continue reading Tender Hearts, Leaky Eyes, and Calloused Knees
A Maverick No More
When McGowen Elementary opened its doors on August 27, 2007, we were there. We were a part of many of the “firsts” and “inaugurals” as McGowen formed its identity: family dances, fall carnivals, Mavs Dads events, fundraisers, class parties. We supported many of the initiatives and helped launch some of the programs that are now… Continue reading A Maverick No More
Watercolour Ponies, Once Again
It seems like only a few days ago I wrote this post about Crisana’s preschool graduation. But according to my blog, that was May, 2008, meaning six years have passed. And once again, I’m watching those Watercolour Ponies. Except now, they’re a little bigger, a little more well-defined, a little more recognizable. There are watercolour… Continue reading Watercolour Ponies, Once Again
Take that, Pinterest
There are so many things I do and do well, but taking ideas off Pinterest and making them even resemble the original intent is certainly not one of them. I don’t really have a knack for being creative with food, my attempts at mimicking home decorating ideas fall short, and let’s not even talk about… Continue reading Take that, Pinterest
Lord of the Dance, Lord of the Mom Fail
So, tonight was Trey’s final opportunity to attend an Evans MS dance. It was the annual 8th grade dance, their genius alternative to hosting some sort of graduation ceremony. More fun for the kids and WAY more fun for the adults. I have tried for the past 3 years to get Trey to attend one… Continue reading Lord of the Dance, Lord of the Mom Fail
STAAR-struck
It’s the day every grade-school student in Texas dreads: STAAR testing. For those of you who reside beyond the borders of the Great State of Texas, and even for those who reside inside the borders of the Great State of Texas but who have no clue what the acronym really means, STAAR is the State… Continue reading STAAR-struck
Bully for You
“You know, you should really pray about your thighs.” What? I stood there in disbelief, dumbfounded. My tongue was tied, my brain on overdrive. “What do you mean?” I managed to squeak out. “Well, you know the Bible says, ‘If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain… Continue reading Bully for You
Into Africa, Third Verse: Taste and See
While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. Matthew… Continue reading Into Africa, Third Verse: Taste and See
Teacher’s Meeting
Phineas and Ferb claim that there are 104 days of summer vacation. I say “phooey on you-ey.” Because apparently we’re being gypped more than 2 weeks. How do I know this? Tonight was Meet the Teacher at McGowen. We’re 82 days in, and already it’s time to go check out the classroom, drop off school… Continue reading Teacher’s Meeting