Mathematically Speaking...
**Disclaimer: The opinions, stories, and reflections expressed here are my own, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of my employer. I am sharing MY current ideas, thinking, and reflections. These reflections may change as I reflect and refine my practice.**
Now back to the regularly scheduled program...
I just wanna write...here are some words that I did AND didn't come up with but they speak volumes into my spirit. Read and meditate on the words.
Now back to the regularly scheduled program...
I just wanna write...here are some words that I did AND didn't come up with but they speak volumes into my spirit. Read and meditate on the words.
God's Minute "Only a Minute"
I’ve only just a minute,
Only sixty seconds in it. Forced upon me, can’t refuse it, Didn’t seek it, didn’t choose it, But it’s up to me to use it. I must suffer if I lose it, Give an account if I abuse it, Just a tiny little minute, But eternity is in it. -Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays |
Words of Wisdom I have come to a frightening conclusion.
I am the decisive element in the classroom. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher I possess tremendous power to make a Child’s life miserable or joyous. I can humiliate or humor, Hurt or heal. In all situations it is my response that decides Whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated And a child humanized or dehumanized. -Hiam Ginott |
...So this is what's on my mind...
Update Since Sept 2014
Oh My. It has been a long time since I have updated my website. Some of you may be wondering, what happened to Ms. Wright? While others of you may have been fooling me on different social media platforms. I moved abroad to teach Mathematics in the Middle East. I absolutely love the country that I live in and enjoy the safety of the location. Yes, I miss home some days simply because I am not able to see the children in my family. I would not trade this experience for anything. I am grateful for new opportunities. 4.28.2018
Now the Show is Moving
Finally! The new school year has started and I have decided to go back to school for my master's degree. People think that I have my doctorate...silly rabbits! Somehow I have them fooled. I have always been thirsty for knowledge and thrive and strive to learn something new each day. I am amazed that this year the 7th grade will have the most students. I feel that I will teach more students this year than in the past 5 years. Nevertheless, I love what I do so I will continue on. 8.27.2013
Where did the time go??
One great thing about being a teacher is summers off! The worst thing about being a teacher is SUMMERS off!!! No that's not a contradiction-just think about it. Today is a great day. I just finished a nice week of vacation right before going back to work on tomorrow. I really needed to de-stress and get some time away to clear my head. I thank God for allowing me to vacation with my mother. We experienced many first together. I feel so blessed that she said she would go with me. My vacation allowed me to be happy about my new journey. I am still excited but no longer frustrated about the new journey. I put the whole school year in the Lord's hands and I know that everything will be alright. I guess I better get in bed soon. 5:30 comes very soon! 8.19.12
New Journey
I have been teaching 6th grade math for a while. I have enjoyed it dearly. Nevertheless, some times change is necessary so that we as people don't become too complacent or conformed to the current situation. I am not afraid of change and I often embrace it with open arms especially if I can see or understand the vision of the purpose of the change. With all this said, I am moving up to 7th grade! I haven’t taught 7th grade since 2007! I am excited, nervous, and frustrated all at once! I know you are probably sitting back thinking-how can that be? Well I am excited to teach a new curriculum and to get to teach some of the same kids that I taught last year and some that I did not. I am also excited about the endless possibilities of teaching the common core material. At the same time, I am nervous about the new common core curriculum. Most of the stuff that I was not too comfortable with teaching in 6th grade has been moved to 7th grade! Ahhhhhh So now I’m frustrated! Not only am I going to be moving up to the new grade but with the new grade comes 3-yes THREE new curriculums for me. I have to learn the 7th, 8th and common core math 1 (aka Algebra 1 replacement).
WOW and oh my stars at the same time. As the summer is quickly winding down, I am becoming more nervous and frustrated about the 8th and common core 1 curriculum. I have taught 8th grade before and it was a breeze-but the new wordings of this new common core is just overwhelming. I need the PRAYERS of the righteous for the entire year and school years to come. I need the Lord to ease my mind and to guide me in leading the current generation of learners into great understanding of higher-level math. My classes are always fun so I need to maintain the high level of energy and engagement. I also need the parents to make sure they question their child(ren) and hold the child(ren) accountable for learning inside and outside of the classroom. 7.27.12
WOW and oh my stars at the same time. As the summer is quickly winding down, I am becoming more nervous and frustrated about the 8th and common core 1 curriculum. I have taught 8th grade before and it was a breeze-but the new wordings of this new common core is just overwhelming. I need the PRAYERS of the righteous for the entire year and school years to come. I need the Lord to ease my mind and to guide me in leading the current generation of learners into great understanding of higher-level math. My classes are always fun so I need to maintain the high level of energy and engagement. I also need the parents to make sure they question their child(ren) and hold the child(ren) accountable for learning inside and outside of the classroom. 7.27.12
Oh Really???
So the winter break/vacation has come and gone and parents still haven't gotten a grip on helping their children. Are you serious Mom/madre, padre/dad, grandma and grandpa? How dare you have/raise children if you are not going to be involved in their lives. How about the parents that do their children work!!! REALLY!! Look I'm with your child for more about 4-5 hours each day. Your child is with me directly for 70 minutes and interacting with me on some level during the remaining 4 or so hours-I know his or her handwriting as if it were my own! Parents ALLOW your child to make mistakes and learn from them. How will your learner ever learn if you do everything for him or her. I am really irritated with the parents that do not hold their children responsible or accountable for learning. I am NOT your child's babysitter- I am your child's TEACHER. It is no where in my job description that says I have to write down your learner's work or notes-heck naw. I am way under paid if that is to happen. So parents, if you want all that to happen, you are going to need to come to school with your learner and do his or her work. Really! 1.8.12
I'm amazed
It amazes me when parents think that my job is to fully educate their child!? What do I mean by that you ask? I mean, it's a parents job to make sure their children have/know the necessities such as being able to read, being able to tell time, being able to speak appropriately to people. It's a dog-on shame that I have to teach children manners in the 6th grade! Shouldn't all students know when to say please and thank you? Is it not the duty of a parent to make sure his or her child is manner-able. Hmmm I really thank God for the patience he gives me everyday because if it weren't for the few who know exactly how to act, I would go crazy every day! Again, I'm amazed! 11.09.11