Back to Blogging...

I've been gone this year from blogging, and I can't believe it is already April! Only two months from the end of the school year. People weren't kidding when they said that your first year of teaching is hard. It has been more challenging than anything I have ever done in my life, and I have gone through childbirth and the first year with an infant. Teaching is difficult!!

That being said, it is also one of the most rewarding things that I have ever done. I have learned so much from my students and learned so much about myself. I have been able to build relationships and help kids in school, in their lives, and in their futures. Really, there is nothing like it in the world.

So, as I begin my blogging journey again, I'm considering my options for providing content here. As I move into my 2nd year of teaching and a new class with new content, I want to provide resources for other computer and business teachers so that they can add some tools to their repertoire. Some of the things that I'll be sharing you may have used before, and some may be completely new. I hope that you can find some insights and some tools that will work well for you!

We are in full testing season over the next couple of months. In particular, kids are taking the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) test. In celebration of the occasion, some teachers (including me) dressed up. I'm a "PARCC" Ranger on the left. It was fun to see people smile as I passed by. This is part of teaching. It may be silly, but it is completely worth it if you can make a student smile and have a little fun doing it. So, don't be afraid to break the mold and try something new! Even if it means that you have to step out of your comfort zone! See you soon!