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Everything’s Gonna Be Alright

Posted on September 14, 2020 by faige

From The Desk Of The Retired Teacher It’s fascinating to me that I write more now that I’m farther from the everyday life of a teacher, then before. Thoughts pop in my head and as I reflect I often wonder … Continue reading →

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Close At Hand

Posted on September 9, 2020 by faige

From The Desk Of The Retired Teacher An ode to students everywhere.  Sit here, look, this is me, I read, watch, think and wonder When did it all go so wrong? Sit here, reflect with me, is my wrong, different … Continue reading →

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When Caring Is Sharing

Posted on August 11, 2020 by faige

From The Desk Of The Retired Teacher I’m not quite sure how to share this post, so it might be suffice to say, an anecdotal story giving food for thought. I have often talked and written about looking at the … Continue reading →

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And For Now….

Posted on April 24, 2020 by faige

From The Desk Of The Retired Teacher…. For awhile that’s my monicker!! I’ve taken you along my sub teaching journey these past few years. And last week I wrote Two Goodbyes you can read  here First time around the excitement … Continue reading →

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A Fable, Maybe

Posted on February 17, 2020 by faige

So many plans, so many aspirations. So many dreams, so many hopes. And then the powers that be look down and say, “Wait a minute little lady, nice going, but don’t think you’re getting to them quite yet.” I’d like … Continue reading →

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Change Makers: Readers/Writers Workshop

Posted on January 18, 2020 by faige

Once again I’m exploring options for Reader/Writing Workshop. I told the kinders I’m going to know them as readers and writers, but first, I also want to know them as kids. What’s important to you I asked? What do you … Continue reading →

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I Know I’ll Never Walk Alone

Posted on January 2, 2019 by faige

Worried, but for naught. First “winter break” holiday season, without my munchkins (grandkids). My heart palpitated, so quickly, no breath, what would I do? What would it be like? First winter break without my munchkins. Silly me, angst was real, … Continue reading →

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