Monthly Archives: January 2010
Quick Hit: Keeping Track
One of the things I promised myself I’d do in 2010 is keep track of my reading. To that end, I’ve started a page on my home blog where I’ll post short reviews of books as I finish them. I … Continue reading
Filed under book geek, colleagues, Mrs. Chili as Student, reading
How to Make Mrs. Chili Very Happy
Send her free books! My dear friend Sooza is an assistant director for an organization that coordinates grant-funded teacher education seminars. She and I were talking about this job and all of the wonderful opportunities it presents (both for her … Continue reading
Filed under book geek, critical thinking, ethics, I love my job, Learning, Mrs. Chili as Student, self-analysis, success!
Shakespeare Kitteh
You know, for an English teacher, I have an inordinately large place in my heart for LOLs. This one hit me today. I’m pretty sure it should be “thy foul grammar”… or maybe that’s the point…
Filed under bad grammar, funniness, little bits of nothingness
Hey, Mrs. Chili! Whatcha Readin’?
I’ve signed up for GoodReads.com. If any of you are on it (be careful; it’ll suck you in!), find me and add me as a friend! Book Geeks unite!
Filed under book geek
Quick Hit: The State of the Union
Sing it, Mr. President: the best protection against poverty is a quality education. Let’s stop funding failure and start rewarding and encouraging – nay, demanding – success!
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Underwhelmed
Well, that didn’t go as I’d hoped. Instead of writing a final (that they’d hate to take and I’d hate to grade), I assigned both of my CHS English classes the twin tasks of creating a portfolio of their work … Continue reading
I’m So Easy
It takes so little to make me happy. No, really; this morning, I am delighted by the fact that I can print directly to the photocopier from my computer. Also, I love our secretary; she and I laugh about something … Continue reading
Filed under fun, funniness, I love my job
Thought for Thursday: End of Term Reflection
As I lay wake in bed last night, I reflected on my first semester as a teacher at CHS. In an effort to not lie awake tonight, I decided to put my thinking about my classes on paper. I think … Continue reading
Filed under critical thinking, I love my job, self-analysis, the good ones
The Average Russian Doesn’t Take a Dump, Son, Without a Plan…*
…and boy, oh BOY!, have I got a plan! I’ve been given the official word that I WILL be taking the English III/IV class next semester (which starts on February 1st. Yikes!). To say that I’m delighted would be an … Continue reading
My Favorite Kid
The truth is, they’re ALL my favorites (and don’t you roll your eyes at me; I really DO love all my kids). Right now, though, this kid is my favorite. His group has been tasked with an in-depth analysis of … Continue reading
