Praxis and Interviews and Action Lists, oh my!
It hasn’t been all that long since I’ve updated, but I am enthusiastically avoiding reading and organizing my thesis (though I AM excited that it recently was accepted into the Nation Conference of...
View ArticleTeach For…Shenanigans?
Before I start, I’d like to note that if I have to change my password every time I try and log in here (because I’m an ijit that doesn’t remember her password, but only for this one site), I’m going to...
View ArticlePraxis II Spanish: World Language
Welp, this is a bit late to help much of anyone this time around, but I figure that a) since it’s a new test, and b) since it’s a requirement for at least the future NJ Spanish teachers/TFA CMs...
View ArticleThe big post-Praxis update
First I wanted to take a quick serious second to register my sadness at the tragedy that’s befallen Japan and the ongoing crisis. I encourage everyone to donate to a group like the Red Cross and help...
View ArticlePraxis II Spanish: World Language Update
A super quick note–I PASSED! I got a 184 on the Praxis II Spanish: World Language test. 168 was passing for the state of New Jersey and I am SO happy right now. Update with the EE: CK score in a few...
View ArticleTeaching in 2012: Lots of thoughts
I think my resolution this year is to live intentionally. I want to erase those moments of cool irony from my life–I think it takes a lot of courage to announce your passion for the world, to embrace...
View ArticleIt’s beeeeen One Week!
So I’ve decided to try and commit to a weekly reflection, posted here, about the week/my job in general/education in general/TFA haps in my region. The wandering of a slightly crazed elementary school...
View ArticleMy kids: infuriatingly awesome
Weekly update here. You know, I think three weeks after the last one. I’m bad at this game. I’ll start with some stories that I never, ever want to lose and so I hope I read this site when I’m a...
View ArticleWhat Has Been Happening?
Well, I am still teaching Spanish For America. I am now considered a fully certified K-12 Spanish teacher. And, in line with my 2-year commitment, I am still teaching at the same school. Year 2 is...
View ArticleSpring Break, or, Why I Worked All Break
Tonight is the last night of my spring break, and the last day I will have off (besides weekends, which barely count ;)) until June 28. There is much to be said. First off, the short answer to the...
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