by Dawn | Sep 22, 2012 | music, satire, Teaching
This past summer I attended a concert in honor of a person who profoundly influenced my life—my high school band director, Tom Kessler. He was the kind of teacher who educated the “whole student,” and though I suspect he originally planned to stay a few years...
by Dawn | Sep 19, 2012 | education reform, politics, satire, Teaching
I’m having writer’s block–It’s ironic to make that statement as I’m writing, but I’m sitting here looking at a copy of the Common Core State Standards for inspiration. That, in and of itself is a problem. You see, I need to come up...
by Dawn | Sep 15, 2012 | domestic violence, parenting
Lindsay Anne Burke is gone. Seven years ago today, she was murdered by someone who “loved” her. This happened two miles from my house–the story broke as I was eating dinner. I thought to myself, “Oh my god, that poor family.” Then I realized it...
by Dawn | Sep 9, 2012 | education reform, politics, satire, Teaching
I just got the folder back. It’s been a week, and you’d think I would know how to dress a kid and send him to school, considering I teach and I have 240 kids on my own high school roster. But I’m failing. Kindergarten at that. The first day, I sent the wrong...
by Dawn | Sep 4, 2012 | politics, satire
I sent a note to my friend, the Republican, on Sunday night. “I was at a party. I’ll hit you up later.” That took me off guard. Republicans at a party? Maybe they had to sweep up after the convention, or get together to make fun of that old, white lady with the...
by Dawn | Aug 26, 2012 | parenting, satire
Having a baby? Welcome to the Mom Club. It is a club. I went to a baby shower yesterday. You might think you’re ready to parent. And you might be right–until you start registering for stuff and get surprised with a baby shower. It’s not for the weak...
