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11 January 2017 Doors

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Sally Gerard

I decided to have a quick write on my board and let my students take a journey into a little short story. When we came back from break, I let them know that ‘I don’t get it’ time was over. … Continue reading →

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9 January 2017 Christmas Tree

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Most people have taken down their Christmas tree by now. Rumor has it that I have not. When I look at it, I see so much history, love, and family in the ornaments. The colored lights are so warm in … Continue reading →

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Challenge

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Today is December 31, 2016. There have been a lot of things going on this year but its important to look forward sometimes too.   This year I climbed my first 14er, I ran in a colorful bubbly … Source: … Continue reading →

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A Snow Day 5 January 2017

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Sally Gerard

It’s one of those days school kids everywhere pray for: a snow day! And we only just came back from the winter break too. I’m relieved; I don’t enjoy driving in snowy conditions, especially in sub-zero temperatures. I stay warmer … Continue reading →

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A Graph Poem 4 January 2017

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Sally Gerard

One of my resolutions is to try something new in my classroom this semester. So I’ve been tapping the pencil on my skull trying to figure out what that means. A small knot is beginning to form, but I have … Continue reading →

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New Beginnings 3 January 2017

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Sally Gerard

Even typing that new year in my title makes me think I better do something spectacular and soon. Last year is over and I didn’t accomplish half of what I set out to. But I am optimistic. The Christmas lights … Continue reading →

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Ready or Not? 28 December 2016

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Even as I am counting down the days for my online students who got an extension to January 1st to finish their first semester courses, I realize that this also means the New Year will arrive for me, ready or … Continue reading →

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Closing 27 December 2016

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Sally Gerard

It is hard to believe another year is coming rapidly to a close. My head is spinning from all the action of the last ten days! Time with friends and family is precious and we’ve been blessed with so much. … Continue reading →

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Finals 14 December 2016

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Sally Gerard

Finals. It is finals week and my freshmen just finished reading Night by Elie Wiesel. We listened to the entire novel in class read in the deep, rich voice of a narrator who pronounces everything  much better than I do. … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season 12 December 2016

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I was listening to a compilation of Christmas memories from a group of audio book narrators.  While there were some that were funny and some serious, all them had some things in common. As we head into the depth of … Continue reading →

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