Extras

February 11, 2024 by ramblingsofaperforatedmind in Twists and Turns and tagged classroom, friends, Mexico, snow, Spanish, students, teaching | Leave a comment

Friday after work, I made time to Zoom with a teacher friend of mine in Mexico. Rosario and I have been friends for many years, and we always make an effort to connect with each other’s students during the hectic school year.

Friday’s meeting with Rosario and her students only lasted about 20 minutes, but it somehow energized me. Her classroom is a bit different from ours, but students are students. It was interesting to hear the questions they had for me. They were so curious about Nebraska, our weather and (surprisingly) my age. I think the best question I heard was, “What does snow feel like?” The best I could do was compare it to the “raspaditas” in Mexico. (Raspaditas are snow cones.)

We hope to Zoom again soon. Maybe one day Rosario can Zoom into one of my classes. My students would love it.

Ready, Set, Go (to School)

August 19, 2015 by ramblingsofaperforatedmind in Teaching and tagged back to school, classroom, cluttered desk, patio table | 2 Comments

Yesterday was our school’s first teacher work day. Most of us are almost ready for things to get rolling again. I am trying to get in the right frame of mind, but it has been a struggle. The day went pretty fast due to the meetings we had.

Today’s schedule gave us more time to work in our rooms, which was exactly what I needed! I tried to eliminate some clutter from my desks—yes, plural. I have a teacher desk and two tables where I pile my books and papers. It’s a process for sure!