Goals for 2022 in Grade 2
As we work into this still-new year, I can’t help but look back on where I’ve been as a second grade teacher in New York these past two years and...
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A Family of Teachers
Pictured: The Ryan family, summer 2021, at Johnny’s first profession of vows in the Congregation of Holy Cross. Back, left to right: Joe, Patrick, Jimmy, Brigid. Front, left to right...
"Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy."
I’m the girl who plays It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year on repeat starting November 1. Christmastime is the best time. When I enter my classroom each morning...
A Day in the Life of a STEM Teacher
“Yo, that’s Physics!” Mike shouted triumphantly after his throw went about 40 yards downfield. He had just experienced firsthand how adjusting the angle of a projectile to approximately 45 degrees...
Giving the Full Measure You Have Received
It is often said that March is the longest month for teachers. While I certainly agree, October is a close second. By late October, plans that carried us through September...
Finding a Home in a New Community
For many ACE teachers, their school communities become a home away from home. Early mornings and sometimes late nights are spent at school, prepping lesson plans, coaching, or cleaning up...
"Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances"
To kick off November, my classroom Scripture of the Week was 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you...
On Higher Ground
“From the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” - Psalm 61:2 At...
True Tucson tale: From little to no history to high tourney seed
This article originally appeared on azpreps365.com. There’s nothing in the Arizona Interscholastic Association and maxpreps.com’s record books showing St. Augustine ever having a winning season, owning a region championship nor...
"Be curious, not judgmental" - (Not) Walt Whitman
59 years ago this week, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered an address at Cornell College in Iowa. This address was noteworthy for a number of reasons, perhaps chief among...