I went into my classroom at 8 this morning and didn't leave until 6. Still not close to being done :( It's so tough being a new teacher because you have to go through everything that was left for you in your new classroom. I'm finding professional development binders from the early 90's! I don't want to be too much of a complainer. Every teacher has had to deal with this at one point...right?!
Well after such a long day, I just wanted to come home and eat dinner (I hadn't eaten anything ALL day), but I checked my e-mail and found out I had been nominated for the Liebster Award. What a great "pick-me-up" and wonderful surprise!
For those who don't know, the Liebster Award is for up and coming blogs that have less than 200 followers. The rules to accept this award are:
- Link back to the person who nominated you.
- Answer the questions from your nominator.
- Share 11 random facts about yourself.
- Nominate 5 more blogs with less than 200 followers.
- Pose questions for your nominees.
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First off, I want to shout out the awesome Laurie at Special Education Love. Check out her blog!
Here are Laurie's questions:
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When did you decide to become a teacher?
I officially decided the summer before my freshman year in college. When I was younger I wanted to be a teacher, but because I have such a love for sports, I thought I wanted a career in sports. I hadn't yet realized my passion for teaching. I definitely found it in college!
What is your favorite meal?
Do I have to pick just one? I love food! I absolutely love my mom's chicken enchiladas with Spanish rice. Every time I try to make it, it's just not as good as when she does. I can't go without mentioning my dad's tri-tip. These are definitely the first meals I ask for when I go home!
Is this your first blog?
This is my first blog. I was so inspired by other teaching blogs that I decided to start one of my own.
Do you have any pets? Tell me about them.
I don't have any pets here in Kansas with me. Back home at my mom's house, we have a dog named Molly. She's a mutt but mostly chihuahua. I'd love to have a dog, but my apartment doesn't allow it and I don't think it'd be the best place to have a dog anyways.
What's your favorite Pinterest creation?
Oh gosh I have found so many awesome things on Pinterest. I feel bad not choosing something educational, but I have found so many amazing recipes. I made monkey bread in my crockpot and it was so easy and delicious.
What lesson are you most proud of?
Last school year I had a 2 month long-term substitute position in a 5th grade classroom. For small group reading, I chose the book Maniac Magee. I had this really awesome activity to introduce the very difficult topics covered in the book. I think it really helped them to understand the story.
What do you teach?
I teach 4th grade.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would go to Greece. I am 25% Greek and have always wanted to visit. It sure does look beautiful in movies and pictures.
What has been your favorite summer vacation?
Although it wasn't really a vacation, I got to go to Washington D.C. last summer. I was chosen to attend the NEA student leadership conference and the NEA National Representative Assembly as a student representative of Kansas. I got to do so much sight seeing when I wasn't at the conference or assembly. Such an amazing place. I can't wait to go back with family someday.
What is your number one goal for the upcoming school year?
I want to stay positive no matter how tough things get. I know my first year teaching is going to be full of challenges. I need to stay calm and always do what is best for my students!
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11 random things about me:
- I didn't start liking country music until I came to Kansas for college.
- I don't like being in the dark...at all.
- I played hockey when I was younger. One of the teams I was on was called "The Blues Brothers & Sister". Yup, I was the Sister :)
- I can count to 10 in four different languages: English, Spanish, Japanese, and Samoan.
- Although I played basketball through college, baseball is actually my favorite sport.
- I'm terrified of spiders.
- I just learned how to curl my hair this year. I am the furthest thing from being a "girly-girl".
- I'm pigeon-toed. My right foot turns in pretty badly when I walk. It's uncomfortable to try to walk with my foot pointing straight forward.
- I went to Catholic school from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
- I'm from California, but the only sports team I like from the state is the Lakers. My other favorite are the Yankees, Colts, and Red Wings.
- I'm a big time grammar nerd. It drives me nuts when people use incorrect grammar on social networks.
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I'm nominating:
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1. What grade do you teach and in what state?
2. What is your favorite kind of candy?
3. How do you like your coffee?
4. What is the most difficult subject for you to teach? Why?
5. Would you rather be in 100+ degree weather or the snow?
6. Where do you shop for school clothes?
7. Where would you go on a dream vacation?
8. Sweet or unsweetened tea?
9. Who is your favorite actor/actress?
10. What is the story behind your blog name?
11. What is your favorite children's book?
District-wide welcome back staff meeting tomorrow morning at 7:25. Better get to bed!
1. When did you decide to become a teacher?
2. What is your favorite meal?
3. Is this your first blog?
4. Do you have any pets? Tell me about them.
5. Name a blog you go to for inspiration.
6. What's your favorite Pinterest creation?
7. What lesson are you the most proud of?
8. What do you teach?
9. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?
10. What has been your favorite summer vacation?
11. What is your number one goal for the upcoming school year?
- See more at: http://specialeducationlove.blogspot.com/#sthash.2jJOZYVz.dpuf
1. When did you decide to become a teacher?
2. What is your favorite meal?
3. Is this your first blog?
4. Do you have any pets? Tell me about them.
5. Name a blog you go to for inspiration.
6. What's your favorite Pinterest creation?
7. What lesson are you the most proud of?
8. What do you teach?
9. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?
10. What has been your favorite summer vacation?
11. What is your number one goal for the upcoming school year?
- See more at: http://specialeducationlove.blogspot.com/#sthash.2jJOZYVz.dpuf
1. When did you decide to become a teacher?
2. What is your favorite meal?
3. Is this your first blog?
4. Do you have any pets? Tell me about them.
5. Name a blog you go to for inspiration.
6. What's your favorite Pinterest creation?
7. What lesson are you the most proud of?
8. What do you teach?
9. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?
10. What has been your favorite summer vacation?
11. What is your number one goal for the upcoming school year?
- See more at: http://specialeducationlove.blogspot.com/#sthash.2jJOZYVz.dpuf
Yay!
ReplyDeleteThanks for nominating me! It definitely brightened up my day!
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