Category: education

Busting Through Bricks Like the Kool Aid Man

Today marks the last month of student teaching and let me just say that graduate school are not for mother’s with a husband and children.  Matter of fact, school is for kids, not real adults.

aqui estoy the kid who would be king GIF by 20th Century Fox

Anyways, check out that title!  I seriously considered walking out the class today.  Pretty sure my kids gave me a legit headache and actually made my head spin so quick that I had to ask my CT for some on site pain reliever.

My Professor posted a discussion question entitled, Your journey & a jump out the window story.  He describes a teacher actually jumping out of a second story window, dangling on the ledge, running to his car, burning rubber never to be seen or heard of again.  I don’t blame the guy.

excited oh yeah GIF

You just might see me busting through my oblong windowless classroom like the Kool-Aid man.

til January

It was my intention to blog my experiences as a grad student.  If only life was that simple because since then my husband got a promotion, we have relocated to north Chicago, and just like that I’ve finished my courses and student teaching begins in January.  During that time I’ve mostly blogged poems and book reviews, along with a few likes and new followers.

I don’t know what I’m going to do til January, but I’m thinking of posting a few high school history lesson plans based on Kanye rants. What do you think?

Friday

I remember my middle school history teacher, Mr. Christler playing Whoomp There It Is every Friday after every class.

whoomp there it is

This dude had two large speakers mounted in his classroom and you could hear that music from across the yard.  As I sit here in Starbucks, doing homework dreaming of life as a teacher, I have decided to carry on the tradition. I think my Friday theme song will be Suavemente by Elvis Crespo.

suavemente

I Passed!!!

Yes, the storm is over now! Now you may be wondering, why did you make such a big deal about this test.  Well excuse me Dr. Skeptical, but I haven’t taken a history course in over 10 years. Now if you tested me on changing diapers, breastfeeding, potty training, homeschooling, or even Zumba I would pass without breaking a sweat.  This however, was not that simple.  The NES History Exam is no joke.  I purchased the $50 practice test which was invaluable because it showed me my weak areas (I was weak all over).  I have to give mad props to Khan Academy.  I completed about 75% of their lessons and quizzes which reduced my anxiety levels significantly and I do not think I would have passed with out it.  Also, I purchased NES History Secrets Study Guide: NES Test Review for the National Evaluation Series Tests (Mometrix Secrets Study Guides)