In most instances I am the type that likes to make a decision and move forward. I have always been frustrated by meetings I leave with decisions unresolved. That's not to say I don't seriously consider all sides when making a decision. I do. I analyze choices from multiple perspectives and angles. I play … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions…-#BLOG365 Day 168
Month: March 2017
Breaking News – #BLOG365 Day 167 #sschat
I let the Ides of March pass without posting about one of my favorite social studies apps and one of my favorite history topics. I loved teaching ancient world history. One of my favorite tools for summarizing key content was the Breaking News Generator from classtools.net. It was an easy exit ticket and a simple … Continue reading Breaking News – #BLOG365 Day 167 #sschat
I’m Going to Germany-#BLOG365 Day 166 @TOPTeachGermany #topstudytour
I am a summer institute junkie. It all began with a Florida Humanities Council institute in St. Augustine in 2010. After that, the doors of opportunity opened up for me and thanks to NEH, MountVernon, Colonial Williamsburg, Civil War Institute, and Gilder Lehrman. I have been all over the United States, learning with other teachers, crafting … Continue reading I’m Going to Germany-#BLOG365 Day 166 @TOPTeachGermany #topstudytour
The Gambler-#BLOG365 Day 165 #IMMOOC
My son's taste in music is eclectic: Broadway show tunes, the Beatles, Elvis, Notorious B.I.G. He comes by it honestly. We are all equal opportunity when it comes to music in our house. A few weeks ago my son watched Six Pack with Kenny Rogers. Since then he has been on a Kenny kick. We … Continue reading The Gambler-#BLOG365 Day 165 #IMMOOC
Seven Silly Eaters-#BLOG365 Day 164
Today I got an email about a title from Heinemann , Writing With Mentor Texts. I am a big proponent of teaching with mentor texts. I can remember my first years of teaching when I didn't exactly know what I was doing, but I had mentor texts to ground my instruction, touchstone texts that had a … Continue reading Seven Silly Eaters-#BLOG365 Day 164
Museum Monday: The Grove Museum-#BLOG365 Day 163
This weekend my son and I went to The Grove Museum for their Grand Opening. We shuffled through the house museum with thousands of other visitors that day, learned a few things about Tallahassee and Florida, and analyzed every interpretative decision inside the home. My son has turned into quire the museum critic. The apple … Continue reading Museum Monday: The Grove Museum-#BLOG365 Day 163
Being Still-#BLOG365 Day 162
I have had a rocky few weeks professionally. Because of this I have spent a lot of time reflecting on next steps, imagining new aspirations, and considering authentic career goals that get to the heart of who I am as an educator. It has been both frustrating and empowering. Frustrating because adjusting plans is … Continue reading Being Still-#BLOG365 Day 162
A New Perspective on National Boards-#BLOG365 Day 161 @nbpts #nbctstrong
I have been planning and pondering my National Board certification renewal over the last few days. I am behind, but I am taking comfort in the fact that my procrastination will result in a better product now that I have had plenty of time to think about how I will address each component. I am pulling … Continue reading A New Perspective on National Boards-#BLOG365 Day 161 @nbpts #nbctstrong
Spring Breakitis-#BLOG365 Day 160
Spring Breakitis really is a thing as any teacher can attest to. The marathon from the holiday break to spring break is tedious. Students and teachers long for the breakto reset and recharge. Our brains turn to mush. Many years ago my school district closed for an extended period of time due to a hurricane. This was … Continue reading Spring Breakitis-#BLOG365 Day 160
Museum Monday: Museum Schools-#BLOG365 Day 159 #sschat
Today I wanted to share a few museum schools with you. While building the program at the museum school I had the opportunity to visit and learn from public and private institutions around the country. Truly, the best part of being part of the museum program at my school was the chance to learn from … Continue reading Museum Monday: Museum Schools-#BLOG365 Day 159 #sschat
Jill Cross 