It's the first day back from spring break and I'm dragging. Dallas teachers work hard, and we earn our breaks. Shouldn't we be able to have as much fun as we want while we're away? Absolutely. That said, I am NOT 100% ready to return to my classroom.
My students' questions are annoying me. I'm tired. I don't feel great, but one question woke me right up.
One of my girls turned around and looked at me sitting at my desk. I had prepared a review to jog their memories from the break and she asked, "Mister, when are you going to come up here and teach?" I almost fell out of my chair. I had to gather myself for a second and and respond, "in about one minute when the timer is up..." There was no timer. She caught me. I fell into the desk trap and was inputting grades while they taught themselves.
What did I do after that? Got up and started to instruct. She demanded her education from me and I gave her just that. It ended up being a good class for all of us. Way to start the first day back.
My students' questions are annoying me. I'm tired. I don't feel great, but one question woke me right up.
One of my girls turned around and looked at me sitting at my desk. I had prepared a review to jog their memories from the break and she asked, "Mister, when are you going to come up here and teach?" I almost fell out of my chair. I had to gather myself for a second and and respond, "in about one minute when the timer is up..." There was no timer. She caught me. I fell into the desk trap and was inputting grades while they taught themselves.
What did I do after that? Got up and started to instruct. She demanded her education from me and I gave her just that. It ended up being a good class for all of us. Way to start the first day back.
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