December 2012

Long time no see! It's been quite a year. Ups and downs and ups again.  Yesterday was Christmas. The girls were cute. We got together as a family, that was good. We ate, played dominoes, and had a gift swap. It was cool, everyone ended up with something they liked.

Anelisse was upset that she didn't get anything from her list. Had to have a conversation with her about being grateful. Elsa and Adriana were happy.

Work has been tough. Intelligence and growth being measured by testing and putting stress on children and adults rather then measuring joy and love of learning as well as true analytical and creative intelligence. Somewhere along the line school has turned back to the whole idea that children should be seen and not heard and speak only when spoken to. Students should follow directions and fill in the right circles. Have we forgotten that we are educating the future?

Stress, pressure, good grades, lack of social skills...not why I went into teaching.

I will continue to teach my students and children to love each other, love learning, think, analyze, enjoy life, and have compassion.  I will at least, do my best.