A new coworker expressed this thought a couple weeks ago when a few of us gathered to chat after school. Sometimes we call these “vent sessions” or “unloading.” This particular session stemmed partially from decisionsContinue reading
Month: September 2017
Race 13.1 Charlotte 2017 – Race Recap
Race #134 Half Marathon #42 North Carolina Half Marathon #7 2017 Race #17 2017 Half Marathon #7 Race 13.1 Charlotte Half Marathon #1 I had no intention of running another half marathon two weeks outContinue reading
Connotation versus Denotation
As an English teacher and an author, words are my area of expertise, my happy place. My love for words goes way back. I often revel in the rich texture and complexity of words, theContinue reading
Words Have Power
The night before the first day of school I had my second brilliant eureka moment concerning this school year. The idea turned into a monologue that set the stage for what will no doubt beContinue reading
Race 13.1 Greenville Race Recap
Race #133 Half Marathon #41 South Carolina Half Marathon #30 2017 Race #16 2017 Half Marathon #6 Race 13.1 Greenville Half Marathon #1 I went into this race with the goal of making this aContinue reading
Statistical Manipulation
On August 28, 2017, the Greenville News published an article on the salaries of many administrators in the Greenville County School District, my employer. I do not, however subscribe to the Greenville News and thusContinue reading