The Mathmatics of Mission Teaching
At first glance, teaching at a small mission school in a third world country can seem like a lot of division and subtraction. You know,...
Quiara
May 14, 20215 min read
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Hey Mrs. Pen-penchinee!
... And so begins my latest adventure as a school marm. Three little Haitian boys and one white one that can't say my name, and two shy...
Quiara
Aug 29, 20205 min read
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Sherbet and Snot and What-not
{This is read at your own risk as I am feeling a little unstable tonight.} After school I went to Walmart and bought cold meds and paint....
Quiara
Feb 24, 20203 min read
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How to Teach PAM
What is PAM (besides cooking spray)? It is personal account management. It provides 7th and 8th graders an amazing opportunity to learn...
Quiara
Feb 6, 20202 min read
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Art
Brene Brown quotes about creativity... "There is no such thing as creative and non-creative people, only people who use their creativity...
Quiara
Oct 22, 20193 min read
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On the Subject of Adulting
So I read a quote this last week... When God planned your calling he factored in your stupidity. Seems a little extreme but it does...
Quiara
Oct 12, 20193 min read
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Meanwhile Back in the Classroom
Today was test day in 3 subjects. I'm so glad to be done with that crazy first light unit book in math!!! The test is 7 sides long......
Quiara
Sep 11, 20193 min read
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A Day of Resting from Labor
I've been in my hammock looking at the stars and writing a thankful list... The others went to Walmart, and the mosquitos drove me...
Quiara
Sep 6, 20192 min read
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School Again
So today completed our first week. You know how enrollment night is... You are nervously sitting behind your desk and parents and...
Quiara
Aug 27, 20192 min read
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The End of School
My children looked forward to graduation with a passion. And ya... I stood up there and gave them their diplomas with a lump in my throat...
Quiara
May 20, 20194 min read
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A PERFECT-ly Normal Day
Today was one of those days that was so beautiful in such a normal way. You know... you go through the day without thinking, then all of...
Quiara
Mar 22, 20193 min read
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Bottle Rockets and Such
Friday was a day that reminded me again what school is all about. You see, we've had this School Social hanging over us. And to tell the...
Quiara
Feb 23, 20195 min read
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The Grand Opening of Slime Week
Noon recess is over. One student has already asked what the gallon jugs of glue and liquid starch in the corner are for. "Slime,"...
Quiara
Jan 29, 20192 min read
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Please Help Me Find this Song!
There's a tree that stands on a mountaintop And it's pointing straight to the sky. Tho the winds blow strong it has learned to bend And...
Quiara
Jan 12, 20192 min read
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