The purpose of this email is to explain some of my thoughts and reasonings behind recent decisions that may have affected people in Prairie Public Schools. Grateful I am grateful for my time in the district. The last four years have been a whirlwind of ups and downs–pandemics, becoming a mom, a huge grade shift,…
teaching
Sad
I tried. I really did. Gave it the ol’ college try. I gave. I really did. Gave all I had and more. I asked for help. I really did. I reached out, grasping for some solution. To a problem too big for any of us. It’s the system. The damned system. What do you do…
My Voice
You know when a good time is to lose your voice? Never. Especially when you’re a freaking first grade teacher. We constantly talk. Good job sitting in your seat. You said thank you. I notice this person doing their job and working hard. How did I do I today? Probably because I only had 10…
Spaced Out
Spaced out. Spaced out. Where did my brain go? It spaced out. Sorry were you talking? I wasn’t listening. But listen to me kids! Focus! Stop spacing out!
Busy Bee
Busy busy busy bee. Why am I a busy bee? Can I rest? Can I breathe some air. Is this living? When will it be over? There is the summer. But summer school. Do I apply to summer school? I want to be with my baby. But babies need money. And security. And to not…
I’m Awake
I’m awake. I’m awake. Daylight savings and I’m awake. On Spring break and I’m doing work…for fun?! Is my work fun? It sure doesn’t feel like it when I’m in it. Trying to figure out how to do the hardest thing in primary teaching… guided reading. I just can’t wrap my brain around writing a…
Bully
Bully bully. Why you such a bully? The kids from your class are quiet little robots. Smart robots. But quiet and almost scared? Why do I let you bully me? Why do I get so nervous around you. So what if the kids haven’t moved up a reading level. Lay off lady. Should I stay…
Snow Day
Snow day. Snow day. Will there be a snow day? Spring Break is next week and we have a lot of work to do. But staying home with a big cheeked baby is nice, too. Too. Too is a star word. Will my class learn all their star words? Will I succeed as a teacher….
My Head
My head. My head hurts. I’m tired. My head hurts. Baby boy woke up at midnight crying. It hurt my heart. Blue haired student had a hard time. Melt down. Stomping around. He missed work and now I have to help him make it up. Another kid has been gone for 6 days. He’s missed…
Your Mental Health is Worth It
This past semester in the teaching program was rough. Like really rough. I mean this past year has been crazy with wedding planning, but it finally got to a point where I needed to get real with myself and figure out how to not feel like a nervous wreck constantly. I needed to focus…
