“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly…”

Last summer, I took a trip to Salt Lake City, Utah, to visit some friends, as well as to escape the intense North Carolina seasonal heat. I am originally from the Mountain West and for a few years lived in Utah, so always enjoy going back to connect with family and friends and to delight [...]



Drowning in Alphabet Soup

Today after school, I attended the last hour-long weekly PLT meeting (formerly known as the PLC meeting) of my 28-year public education career. We discussed the AYP target goals for the EOGs.  We were reminded that before you request an SST meeting for a student you need to have a PEP which would help facilitate the [...]



What I’ll Miss about Teaching

This Friday is my last day in a public school classroom after 28 years. As it fast approaches, my thoughts turn to all the wonderful things I will miss. I am going to miss the kindergartners. Many technology teachers find it challenging to instruct five-year-olds in the computer lab. I love working with this age, [...]