Where Has the Time Gone?

Good grief, it's almost May.  I'm so busy doing things for others (colleagues, admin, family) that I forget to take care of myself. While I doubt that I'll add to this all that much before summer rolls around, I do pledge to return to my love of expressing myself through writing. I've been reading other folks' blogs and am motivated to add an image each time that I have captured. Well, stick around to see if I'll keep my word....

Too Many Names....

I totally forgot that I had this other blog going, way back, once upon a time. Tune in for my comments on my waffling as to whether or not to continue as tech coach. Bottom line, I can't continue doing it and teaching so something has to give.

ISTE | Top Ten in '10

ISTE Top Ten in '10
Something to think about as I begin working toward the end of my job as a tech coach. I informed my admin that I wanted to return to full-time teaching next year. I teach part-time now and they wanted to add another class to my load so I thought it best to make it clear that I can only do one job at a time. As much as I love dabbling in tech and exploring ways to engage students through its use, I am happiest in the classroom.

Just How Hard Is It to Stay Current?

I am a tad embarrassed that it has taken me so long to log back in and create a new post. It's been nutty, as usual. I've been happily emailing iMet buddies because our diplomas have begun arriving in the mail. A common theme in most emails is how busy everyone is and HOW IN THE WORLD DID WE MANAGE TO COMPLETE OUR MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM?!?!?!?

I'm BA-A-ACK!

Summer is officially over and it's a month since we've been in session. COWs are being used but aside from one teacher using the clickers, there isn't much new, technologically speaking. Well, I have to take that back; the district has implemented a new student information system. We just weathered our first grading period. Amazing to see how many teachers are guilty of conduct which they would never condone in their own students. I was asked to create a 'cheat sheet' by my admin. A simple, 9-step list....couldn't believe some of the questions that were asked. I countered by asking whether they had read the instructions...nope.

I don't know if I can survive as a tech coach...get me back into the classroom!!

Bye, Bye, Bloggers!

For the first time since I've had a school email, I've created an "out of office" reply. However, that doesn't stop me from checking my messages daily....old habits die hard.

Anyhoo....I'm going to stop and smell the roses this summer. Most of all, I'm going to take time to focus on me.

To that end, I'll be taking a brief break from blogging. Check back in September for new posts.

Where's Alice When You Need Him?

I want to burst out in song...but there's no rest for the weary. Have a training first thing Monday morning even though it's the first day of 'vacation.' Haven't finished the inventory of tech equipment at school. Streamlining all the info is crazy. Signed up for a school book club...Promised to sub 3 days for a friend at summer school (SUCKER!). Maybe I'll get some rest in July.....

BUT I DID GET MY MASTER'S DEGREE IN RECORD TIME (well, record time considering the work involved)!!!!!!! Even managed to score a picture in CSUS' official commencement slideshow (check out 0:43 for a pic of me and my friend Lisa).  Sacramento State - Commencement