Spelling Bees, Tests, Homework….why? why? why?

Spelling Bees, Tests, Homework….why? why? why?

Spelling contests have gone on for hundreds of years, but from what I can find, the first documented case of an actual spelling bee called such was in 1825. The first National Spelling Bee was held in 1925 and the winning word was “gladiolus”, spelled by 11 year-old...
You Make So Much!

You Make So Much!

Ha! I love when I hear this from people in and out of education about how much an Education Administrator “makes”. My true joy comes when I actually get to have a discussion about the wording and the actual thought about “MAKES”. Yes, I...
Why I love my job!

Why I love my job!

It’s not everyday you GET to be someone who can positively impact the lives of others. Me? Yes, I GET TO DO THIS EVERYDAY! I Get to hug that sullen-faced child I Get to play Tetherball, hula hoop, and kickball I Get to READ to classes I Get to celebrate WINS I Get to...