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I've always been told to set high expectations. Whether it be for myself or my students, I should set the bar high. However, recently I...

July is one of my favorite times in Iowa. Aside from the hot and humid weather, it's the peak growth season for the crops. The deep gree...

I have a tendency to compare myself to others. There are benchmarks that I believe I should meet at certain times, and if I don't master...

I went to my classroom this morning to start organizing and preparing for the year. I was the only teacher there that I could tell. I may be...

What does it mean to be home? Just last week I was moving to a new location, preparing to make a new space my home. It didn't take long ...

I am moving this weekend, so the past few days have been full of packing, cleaning, and tying up loose ends. I can honestly say that I'm...

I think it's pretty safe to say that many of us find ourselves in a rut. The mundane routines prevent us from fully experiences things i...