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It is a humbling experience to show up for what is supposed to be an adult taekwondo class and learn how to punch and kick with five other children, ranging from as young as 7 or 8 up to 14. I was the...
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Our chant went like this, "APIS Agents are the best!" I really hope the other teams didn't think we were shouting "asians" instead of "agents"... that would have been bad... I am tired. Yeah. I know I...
View Articlea change in attitude
Walking back into my classroom after an emotional roller coaster that marked my Christmas break was like a breath of fresh air. As I caught the 6:43 bus to work (knowing I had to get to my room and fix...
View Articleringing in the new year with a new blog :)
2.02.2012 Yesterday (oops, this post is totally late, I had to wait until I uploaded photos!) was the official launch date of: The spark that ignited this flame came from a great friend of mine, who...
View ArticleAn Open Letter to Parents
Today, I was peed on while I held back a girl’s hair so that she could puke into a sink. This was an hour or two after I already cleaned up said girl’s puke from a table and the floor. No, I am not in...
View ArticleI Love My Job
Sitting down with parents and telling them that their child is struggling academically might be the most difficult part of my job. I want every student in my classroom to succeed, doesn’t every teacher...
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