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Well, here I am. If you’re reading this you’re probably my family since you are the only people who really know about my little blogging gig so far. If you’re not my family, thank you for visiting! I’m hoping this blog will help some educators out there, just as my assistant superintendent’s blog has helped me. (ghsprincipal.edublogs.org) It’s my hope to include insight from my perspective in the classroom, as well as insight as a mom, wife, and (well, you saw the title of the blog. You know.) Let’s start with some background info:
- I am an English teacher at a small rural district just south of Buffalo.
- I spent the past 4 years teaching 7th grade English and am now moving up to teach 9th and 10th grade.
- My students and school district make me proud to be a teacher.
- I have 2 little boys, ages 5 and 2.
- My boys have made me a better teacher, a better wife, a better daughter, and a better person.
- With that being said, they just might also lead me to insanity. Honestly, if I have to explain 1 more time why it’s important not to put puzzle pieces into the heating vents, or that broccoli will absolutely not make you throw up…
- I have a husband who makes me laugh every single day. What’s better than that?
- My husband is also hoping I will one day miraculously wake up and decide that I want to leave my job and school district that I love so much and move south so he can golf all year long. It’s taken him 9 years to learn it’s not going to happen. But he still holds onto the hope, poor soul.
So, that’s about it. School starts in a few weeks, fall weather is coming, my 5-year-old starts kindergarten, and Grey’s Anatomy is starting up again soon. So much to look forward to, but so sad to see my days as a stay-at-home mom come to an end… until next summer.
Thanks for reading and I’ll post another when I get a spare minute. For now, I need to finish up my plans for these high-schoolers I’ll be getting soon. Adios!
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I am so proud of you, Shannon. I know this entry wasn’t much; but I can also tell where it will lead to. I’m looking forward to learning more about you and your life, as I feel there is so much about you that I don’t know.
Good luck this year, have fun, and just be yourself.
Much love,
daniel
My Dearest Shannon:
I love you from the bottom of my heart and am so proud of you. Your students are the lucky ones as they will become better people having you guide them through their formative years.
I love you Sweetstuff,
Dad
Shannon,
When you were a little girl you had such a thirst for having books read to you. You were in your own little world, mezmerized by words you didn’t even understand at times. I actually read an article from Consumers Report to you once when you crawled up on my lap before going to bed. At 2 years old you knew which was the best-rated washing machine to purchase! At age 3 you wanted more. The books no longer were enough - either Dad or I had to tell you a story every night. I’m sure we told you the same stories over and over again, but you always listened intently. Here you are, years older and wiser, sharing your love of reading and learning with your students. I’m sure your gift of teaching will take your students beyond just reading the words, to making a difference in their lives by applying what they’ve read.
Love what you do, do it to the best of your ability, be true to your heart. Everything else will fall into place.
Love you,
Mom
Welcome to the high school. The place gets a bit crazy at times but the students’ make every minute worth it. Have fun with them!