Lasting Impressions

Today I recognized a parent of a former student and called her by her name, and asked how her 2 older boys were by their names.  She told me that I was amazing for having remembered all of that.  I thanked her, of course, but as I walked away, I realized I should be thanking [...]

How do you spell your name?

My last name is unique and maybe even a little hard to spell.  I gave up a perfectly sane, simple to spell maiden name for a moniker I’ve used since July 1991.  I taught my kids how to spell it using the Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho song that the Dwarves sing in Snow White.  When I spell [...]

Teacher!!!!

This is said in many different vocal inflections.  Sometimes it is the loud, tattling voice, or in other instances it is the high-pitched whiny tone of someone not getting their way.  Or maybe they want to ask me a question, or they just need to use the bathroom.  The word is used when a child expresses their need [...]