One year ago, I was preparing to start another school year. I had no idea that it would be my last year at PCMS. I’ve shared bits and pieces of this journey on the blog. However, I think the easiest way to show how the hand of God moved over the past year would be […]

I ended the school year and stepped into a new season back in May. If you’ve been around since the beginning, you know how GYTT started and you know I took a faith risk to get here. You may have also noticed it’s been a little quiet lately. That’s thanks to an unexpected twist that […]

Teachers often spend time during the summer planning for the upcoming year. As such, I have created a website filled with resources to help you plan how to use technology next year! The website is divided into three sections: novice teachers, veteran teachers, and students. This does not mean novice teachers who are brand new […]

Friday I went kayaking with one of my closest friends. 10 miles. 6.5 hours. Filled with blistering heat, bottled water that wasn’t near cold enough, and bug spray that did last long enough. Drinking hot water in the hot sun can lead to a killer headache, but we had the best time! We saw a […]

People often ask what students are doing over summer break, but let’s talk about ideas for teachers to do over summer break! Summer break is the perfect time for teachers to enjoy their favorite hobby. Keep in mind, you don’t have to be good at your hobby. Who cares if you can paint like Picasso? […]

This school year has been such a roller coaster! It’s hard to believe this is the same school year where my district went to a hybrid schedule back in the fall. There have been good times, but there have also been gut-wrenchingly hard times. Back in November, I kept hearing “The ties that bind are […]

Teachers can tell you first hand how dangerous a phone is when you put it in the hands of a 12 year old. Sometimes it’s even dangerous in the hands of a full grown adult. If you are a parent, it’s hard to keep track of your child’s location without giving them access to other […]

Today, I’m sharing my top 5 favorite technology gadgets for the classroom. Be sure to read all the way to the end. I’m revealing a teacher giveaway for my number one gadget! #5 LED Lights I ran these lights around my smart TV and my bulletin boards. You can use the app to change colors […]

Let me start off by saying I don’t play the lottery. I always say I’m waiting to win the jackpot and then I’ll retire. However, that will literally never happen because I don’t play. With that being said, a coworker was encouraging me today in my future endeavors. He has all these aspirations for my […]

This week, we are wrapping up our final unit! We will test on Thursday and then we are on the count down until Georgia Milestones. I mentioned in a previous podcast how I conduct GMAS review. However, I do use several game-based learning resources throughout the year. I know there are so many more game-based […]