When you’re a teacher, the little things really go a long way. I suddenly appreciate treating myself to dinner at Chipotle with my friend on the way to grad class. I smile every time I look at the daises that my student brought me for Teacher Appreciation Week. Somehow, I think a little bit out [...]
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30 Mar
Off tangent
A few rants. Yes, I know I just posted, but whatever.
I just graded my Romeo and Juliet unit tests. Call me crazy but I can’t imagine my teachers rejoicing and feeling defeated after grading all the countless assessments that I’ve taken in my life. But for me. How well my kids perform [...]
11 Feb
Part I
So it all began when all 150 some odd corps members, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed returned from training in Philadelphia back for orientation in DC. I was on the Metro and a random man sitting near me struck up a conversation with me. Once he figured out that I was a teacher, he [...]
4 Feb
Bringing on the Asian Factor to Inner-city DC
Good morning class. My name is Ms. Lee. It’s so wonderful to have you all here with me and I’m really excited to start our year together. So a little about myself. I am a Korean-American. I was born in California, moved to Texas until I graduated from high school [...]
2 Jul
Summer School’s in Session
After a little over a week in the city of brotherly loveee, Philly. It seems like I’m starting to get acclimated to life here at Temple and here at TFA Institute.
A snippet of our daily schedule from here on out:
5:15am – wake up
5:45am – go to breakfast
6:45 am – buses depart for our schools
7:15 am- [...]
8 Jun
Last “Official” Day
Today is my last day in Berkeley. Last week, I moved out of Rubicon #302. It’s amazing how quickly three years of memories and things disappear into boxes and soon enough, you’re just left with an empty apartment. The walls, imperfections and rooms seem familiar, but without our quirks and energy, it’s [...]
