tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54360138473581126202024-03-19T05:41:23.782-04:00With Southern GraceSouthern Grace with a Side of PrepAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-80679956934068126842017-08-07T07:00:00.000-04:002017-08-07T07:00:11.801-04:00Recent Purchases: Fall 2017Hi Y'all,<br />
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You're probably going, you've already bought everything for fall? Yep. I have. See, I'm student teaching so I knew I had to be on top of it this year.<br />
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I definitely hit up the Nordstrom Sale; however, I saw enough posts on it, so I didn't want to hit y'all with anymore than necessary.<br />
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Overall, I haven't really felt like I need to buy too much (more like get rid of instead).<br />
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Anyway, I definitely stuck to things I would "need" for student teaching and for my future teaching career. Sometimes, I can be practical.<br />
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Everything but the gingham dress came from Nordstrom during the #NSale. The Gingham dress is KJP's Jamestown Picnic Dress.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-6975213977695970462017-08-02T07:00:00.000-04:002017-08-02T07:00:04.125-04:00Back to School NecessitiesHi y'all,<br />
It's now August, which means it is officially Back to School season! Fall and Back to School are my two favorite things season wise, so I'm so glad they're right next to each other.<br />
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As I am starting to move into the teaching realm and not so much the student realm, I realize what is actually necessary to buy versus what is not.<br />
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I sat down to write this post and really thought about the things I used while I was in school. I know that my mom was always the one to buy everything on the list, in reality we rarely ever needed it all.<br />
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<i>high school:</i><br />
-binders with loose leaf paper in it (this was a necessity at my high school)<br />
-pens and pencils (I always preferred mechanical pencils).<br />
-backpack (in my high school, you carried around everything all the time, no one uses their lockers).<br />
-agenda (there are so many great ones out there!).<br />
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<i>college:</i><br />
-textbooks (buy or rent).<br />
-spiral notebooks<br />
-pens (pencils if taking math)<br />
-tote bag (great for looking professional)<br />
-backpack (great for a rainy day)<br />
-sticky notes<br />
-dry erase board and markers<br />
-sticky notes<br />
-highlighters<br />
-laptop<br />
-agenda (you probably need a bigger one than you did in high school).<br />
-water bottle<br />
-pocket tissues<br />
-ID case/holder (great for keeping your money, phone, and ID all together).<br />
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What are your necessities?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-9948355086602163602017-07-31T07:00:00.000-04:002017-07-31T07:01:11.233-04:00Teacher Prep: Lesson PlanningHi Y'all,<br />
As well all know, we're getting closer and closer to the start of school (if it hasn't started already for some of y'all!). This means lesson planning time is here! I prefer to start my school year as prepared as I can be.<br />
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I am one of those people that gets really excited about the start of the school year and even though I'm still super anxious/stressed out about it. Let's be clear, I'm not anxious/stressed out that school is starting because it's school, I'm stressed out because I still don't have my student teaching placement!<br />
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I had to do a unit plan for a class this past spring. We had to come up with 10 lessons and an assessment. I talk all about it <a href="http://withsoutherngrace.blogspot.com/2017/06/teacher-prep-making-unit-plan.html">here</a>. We were required to use the "WhereTo" model and Backwards Design by Wiggins and McTighe.<br />
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In this model, you start with the Essential Understandings and Essentials Questions (essentially what you want students to know). Here in Virginia, we have the SOLs to go by, thus making this part super easy.<br />
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Next you decide the assessment aspect. Basically, how do you know your students understand the Essential Understandings and Questions.<br />
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After you decide the assessment part, you write out the actual lesson plan (how you present the information to your students).<br />
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Last but not least, write down everything you need for the lesson (this includes things like the white board/smart board, markers, etc).<br />
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I really like how this works because it makes it super easy for sub plans!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-19061347506129070742017-07-19T07:00:00.000-04:002017-07-19T07:00:03.421-04:00Mint...the Money Making AppHi Y'all,<br />
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I am normally not one to rave about an app, because quite frankly I rarely use an app enough to rave about it.<br />
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However, the Mint app is one that I keep coming back to. This app helps you with all your financials. It even gives you tips on how to make more money (for instance, it suggested that I look into some online banks for a savings account because I could be receiving a higher interest rate than at my home bank). I ended up doing this, and I'm glad I did!<br />
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I love that it helps you create a budget, and alerts you when you're close to/over it. I tried (and failed) at using a google sheet to budget. I always had to manually go in and change it. Then, if I used a gift card somewhere I felt like I still needed to write that down. But, with the Mint app, it doesn't even know the gift card exists and really focuses on your bank account information.<br />
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In fact, I love this app so much that it made it onto my bookmarks bar (which has important social media, one of my banks, school, and medical sign in places).<br />
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One of my favorite aspects is you can link every account you have. I have two savings accounts, checking, and multiple credit cards that are all kept on track in one place. This also means that the app takes all this information into my budgets so I don't have to do it. </div>
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Plus, all of this information is right at your finger tips, no more toggling back and forth between all your credit card companies, banks, etc. </div>
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This app lets you know when you made a big deposit, or if you've got low funds (great if you use a debit card). It also lets you know when your bills are due for all your linked accounts. </div>
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The only fault that I can find with it (and it might be my bank's fault) is that it disconnects from my primary bank. This is obviously frustrating, but it also lets me know via email that this happened. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-78930028720910932422017-07-17T07:00:00.000-04:002017-07-17T07:00:00.327-04:00Making Money FastHi Y'all,<br />
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I don't know about y'all, but money is always important. I know that money doesn't make you happy and other things like that, but it definitely improves your quality of life. In fact, I had to get a tax return transcript, I was able to see all of them from when I started filing my individual taxes. I was able to see when I only had my job at school, versus a job at school and another job in the summer, and then when I worked started working full time post grad. Now, I will say I have been very fortunate: I am able to pay for school without going into debt thus far. I know not everyone is that lucky.<br />
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While having a job is great, it can also be really time consuming depending on where you work. I'm fortunate that I have down time at my job as well as can ask for days off when I need them. During the traditional school year, I was working two jobs. Granted, one did go with my licensure program so I was able to do part of my school requirements on the job.<br />
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However, there is one website I absolutely adore. It's called<a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/p/register?rb=15792069"> Swagbucks</a>. Essentially, you earn points (Swagbucks) for doing simple things like surfing the web, taking polls and surveys, and even watching videos. I'm able to earn about 2500 points a month, which equals about $25. This isn't too bad when I'm spending maybe 10-15 minutes a day doing it. A nice perk to <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/p/register?rb=15792069">Swagbucks</a> is that if you hit your "goal" for the day, you get a bonus and then they give you a bonus goal and even more bonus swagbucks (you get the bonuses at the end of the month).<br />
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Wait, only $25? Well, if you take more surveys and spend more time you can earn more. But, let's put that $25 in perspective:<br />
-a little more than a tank of gas (I typically hit around $21-$22 for a tank).<br />
-two meals at Panera<br />
-two+ months of Netflix (depending on your subscription)<br />
-19+ songs on iTunes (at $1.29 each)<br />
-a 20 oz. Yeti Rambler ($24.99)<br />
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All of a sudden that $25 is looking better isn't it?<br />
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You receive your "money" in gift cards (literally to anywhere it seems) or you can get it in a PayPal gift card. It deposits directly into your PayPal account.<br />
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There's several other places like <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/p/register?rb=15792069">Swagbucks</a>, too. I also use opinion outpost (surveys only), just not as frequently.<br />
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Make sure to use my <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/p/register?rb=15792069">referral code</a> if you want to sign up!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-69425227241555347402017-07-12T07:00:00.000-04:002017-07-12T07:00:08.053-04:00All the Deets: Shopping Local & Small Business<div class="p1" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
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<span style="font-family: "lato" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">I for one have worked both corporate and locally owned retail jobs. I'm a big proponent of small, family run businesses (both my parents are entrepreneurs); however, both my brother and I work/will work for larger companies/the local government (my brother works in IT and I'm finishing up my teaching licensure). </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "lato" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">There are tons of perks to shopping your local community:</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "lato" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">1. Money stays in your community. Often times when you shop with a big corporation, the money has to go to other aspects of the company. When you shop local, it has no where else to get!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "lato" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">2. You know the people. You know who you're shopping with. You have probably grown up knowing the person who is assisting you the in the store.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "lato" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">3. Better customer service. Who doesn't want better customer service? We want you to shop with us, so we're willing to work with you.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "lato" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">4. We can get what you want easier. Since the employees have direct contact with the buyer (or can make suggestions to someone who does) over a company that only looks at numbers. The employees can say things like "I've had multiple women come in interested in this type of product by this company". Then, the owner or the buyer can look into getting in stock. Likewise, custom ordering something is often easier. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "lato" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">5. Improve your community/Make it what you want. Wherever you chose to give your business will succeed more than a business people aren't buying from. Personally, I've stopped shopping at some local businesses because they've upset me so much.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "lato" , "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Do y'all shop local? Or do you chose to go to department/corporate stores?</span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-61825934924094948582017-07-10T07:00:00.000-04:002017-07-10T07:00:17.323-04:00Book Review: Sarah Dessen's "Once and For All"Hi Y'all,<br />
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This book is all about weddings. The main character, Louna, works for her mother: a wedding planner. Louna's outlook on life can be called skeptical at best after a recent event, and the amount of weddings her mother helps to plan (often the second or third wedding) don't help. This book isn't complete without a bet that with all facts figured in, both are going to lose.<br />
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If you're familiar with Dessen's other books, it reads very much the same way: some situation has happened in the past, and overtime that situation comes to light and then you understand why the character acts the way they do. Personally, I've been a big fan of her work since high school (and eagerly checked out her books at both the school and public library).<br />
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This book (like many others in the market today) tries to talk about a difficult societal issue. Dessen keeps the information to a minimum throughout the majority of the book. I liked this slightly hidden plot element because it allowed for the rest of the plot to really shine through.<br />
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Overall, this was definitely a well written book (like all of her novels have been). However, I feel like this one was captivating unlike any of her other novels. This story has a different mix of characters (a mom, a deceased father who never played a role, and a gay father figure). Of course, we have our usual trouble maker. My only real complaint is that I feel like the ending is very obvious.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-56066709552650215292017-06-26T07:00:00.000-04:002017-06-26T07:00:12.177-04:00A Letter to my Freshman SelfHi y'all,<br />
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I have seen on overload of new college freshman headed off to their orientations. This, of course, has left me super nostalgic as I think back to mine that was *gasp* 6 years ago. Now, that I'm feeling slightly oldish, here goes nothing:<br />
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Dear Lindsey,<br />
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It's going to be alright. I know you decided to move 3 hours away from everything you know to an area that you were told never to venture into. However, CNU really is as worth it.<br />
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You're going to struggle. But, you'll learn from it. You'll have to ask professors for help (and you'll get much better at it-don't worry). You'll also learn how to kill it in your classes and impress your professors (helpful hint: take all the classes you have to write papers, not take tests). Don't skip the classes, it isn't worth it (good news, all classes take attendance). Be thankful for the strict technology policy. You'll be grateful later when you learned how to take notes by hand instead of on your computer. Also, no cell phone in class equals actual attention on the professor and not on whatever is going on in your life (and that's nice for an hour and 15 minutes).<br />
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Parties aren't all what they're cracked up to be, and you'll be thankful for the nights you stayed in, just as you will be for the nights you went out. You don't need a date to have fun, either. Truthfully, you'll have more fun without one.<br />
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Your roommate doesn't have to be in your best friend, but she can turn into your best friend. Starting out, roommate situations are often sticky, but don't worry, it'll get better. You'll get the best roommate ever, and somehow you'll keep each other (barely) alive.<br />
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On that note, you'll also learn who your true friends are and who is willing to turn their back. That's okay. You'll learn how to stay out of the drama you don't need to be in (and somehow sleep through the biggest drama all year). Keep in mind, your friends will change. Be (very) thankful that housing isn't until February.<br />
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You'll learn how to handle going to the doctor by yourself, including a trip to the ER. It's okay, you'll survive, and you somehow will learn to advocate for yourself.<br />
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You will learn what is important, and what you can live without. Your priorities will change, and you'll focus in on the more important things (or at least what you consider more important).<br />
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It's okay that you stick with your major that you chose coming in. Everyone around you might be changing their minds, but it's okay to stick with it. It's also okay to throw in a second minor on signing day.<br />
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Get a job, and treat school like a job. You'll be thankful for the money when you graduate. Volunteer (at more than one place) you'll be thankful for the experiences later. Be thankful for the work ethic that becomes ingrained in you.<br />
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Go to the gym. More than once. It's a great stress reliever and time killer. You don't need to watch Netflix all the time.<br />
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Don't mind the construction. At the end of your time, you'll be thankful you saw CNU's campus change and grow. You'll really be thankful on graduation day when you can say you were part of the first class to graduate in front of Christopher Newport Hall.<br />
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This goes along with spend time in each building. You'll love them all and find a purpose for each of them (even if you remain confused how some your leadership and Communication classes end up being in Forbes). Also, the walk to the third floor of McMurran is killer. Wear comfortable shoes.<br />
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Make friends with your professors. Also, take Connable very seriously when he wants to know your weekend plans/what you did during your weekend. They want you to have a life! Don't be afraid to go see them for no reason.<br />
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Be on top of your advising appointments, always. Go prepared and you'll end up getting to know them instead of having to deal with things that you could have looked up on your own.<br />
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Since I'm finishing up school to be a teacher, I figured I would share some of my insights on what I've learned from my program thus far (after all, teachers learn from each other).<br />
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I do realize the school year just ended (or is ending for some districts). However, some teachers have to switch grade levels and have to start coming up with lessons and units for their new grade. New teachers also have to do this.<br />
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For one of my classes (Elementary Education Methods), I had to learn Backwards Design lesson planning and create a lesson plan. Now, I'd made lesson plans specific to language arts and reading groups before; but I had never done the Backwards Design model before.<br />
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For my class we turned in two lesson plans before working on our actual unit plan. Our unit had several requirements (like you had to have a technology lesson, cooperative lesson, and a lesson you found on the internet). Quite frankly, I found most of them on the internet, but I wasn't afraid to switch some things up.<br />
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I have the good fortunate to be getting my licensure in the state of Virginia, which means that I have the Standards of Learning (or SOLs) to follow. Most (if not all) states have something similar.<br />
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Since I already knew I had a guideline, I picked out first grade citizenship as my focus for my unit. Citizenship is super important, especially for the younger grades as they're learning about society (gives them background knowledge they might now have) and it also teaches them about being nice to each other.<br />
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I took each standard, and put it into Google Sheets (I don't have Microsoft on my computer). I then had a column for each lesson (I had to have 10 lessons). Each time I completed an SOL, I put a check for the lesson plan.<br />
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This way, I knew exactly what I needed to accomplish in my lessons. I also thought about how I wanted to assess my students. Something I've noticed is there is way to many papers. I'm glad that students have stuff to take home to their families, but come on, no one needs that many papers. </div>
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Therefore, I thought about ways I could ask questions to the students and do check lists instead. That way, I could write out the responses and be able to watch what they were doing instead of having 15 plus worksheets to grade throughout the unit. </div>
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In Wiggins and McTighe's model of Backwards Design, after you figure out how you're going to assess, you have to figure out what the Big Idea/Understandings and Questions are (these are also known as Essential Understandings and Questions). Luckily, in the state of Virginia, it's essentially the SOLs, just reworded. This allows the students to have something to discuss. </div>
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I then wrote out the lesson plan using the WhereTo format. I also typed out what materials were needed (worksheets, technology, pencils, markets, erasers, etc.). This way, when I pull up the lesson I know exactly what I need and can have it ready to go!</div>
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For some of the activities, I found them online (I found ideas on Pinterest and Teachers Pay Teachers). However, some of them I had to tweak to the Virginia SOL specifications. I've even been thinking about putting them on Teachers Pay Teachers. </div>
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How do y'all lesson/unit plan? How do you find your activities? Do you use Teachers Pay Teachers?</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-59241266361077152712017-06-19T07:00:00.000-04:002017-06-19T07:00:11.966-04:00PassionHi y'all,<br />
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Passion. The word that so many people are trying to find. I can't tell you how many times in college I was asked, "what's your passion?" or "what are you passionate about?". I get it now because that is what helps you figure out your potential career. However, what I'm passionate about now is much different than it was two years ago when I was fresh out of college.<br />
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When I was in my last semester, I thought about starting my own social media business. Then I realized I would have to do all the things I don't like: work all the time and live in a big city. Now, my hometown is a college town, thus about a quarter of the population isn't here four months out of the year.<br />
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Now, I can fully say my passion is in education. Both myself and future generations of children. Knowledge really is power.<br />
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After working a job that I lost my passion for, finding it again has been key to my success. I have maintained a 3.9 GPA in my program and have passed all of my tests so far on the first try (still waiting on the last one).<br />
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When I was thinking about my passion and how I found it, I also thought to myself you know what didn't prepare me for this? High School. I never took a career aptitude test, ever. The only time I took one was when I was already considering going back to school and I took one on the community college's website. Sure enough, teacher was the first suggestion.<br />
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I won't say my passion was easy to find. I did struggle and it took some time (and two bachelor's degrees, but who's counting?). However, I'm grateful for my story and I know that I am more passionate about teaching than anything else and I will continue to be thankful for my journey even when I have my own classroom.<br />
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What's your passion?<br />
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Well, it came so fast (as it does every year), but tomorrow is the last day of school.</div>
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I've had children be "hurt" more than usual this week, seen more tears and fits, and overall general anxiety about the school year ending than I ever thought possible. I've also gotten more "I'm going to miss you" and hugs than I ever though possible. </div>
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I work in two grades (first and second), and one of my first graders was telling me how he wanted to stay in first grade forever. Have his summers but every year go back to first grade every August. I looked at him and told him "that's awful silly". "But if we go to second grade we get Ms. Martin again!" shouted one student.</div>
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...except maybe not. I'm leaving behind my TA job to student teach this fall. While the main university in my hometown has already had their student teaching "match day" and know where they'll be (and most have already met with their mentor teacher), I have no idea where I'll be. I don't know what school, what grade, teacher, nothing. I might not even know something until late July. </div>
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It's hard. Come tomorrow at 2:20, I'll be leaving behind a school that has literally raised me. My brother started there when I was around 2 1/2 turning 3. I went to school there. Most of my teachers are still there. It's hard to believe that this place has been around that long, but I'm super glad that it has. It's taught me how to be a good student and a great teacher. </div>
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I haven't quite figured out how to tell them (my students) that I don't know what my plans are for the fall, and it's making it harder to tell them. I also know they're attached. Probably just as attached to me as I am to them at this point.</div>
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I'm hoping that I'll be put in a classroom at the school I currently work at. I'm checking my email religiously, hoping that I can find out <i>something</i> (literally anything). </div>
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This was when I realized, I feel the same way my kids do. I have the same anxieties because I don't know what will happen come August. </div>
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While some of my kids are excited for what the summer brings (camp, vacations, unlimited tablet playing time), others want the structure of school. </div>
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I have two math methods classes to finish up this summer and one licensure test left before student teaching. Plus I have some other fun plans in the works. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-67177127633064627052017-06-07T07:00:00.000-04:002017-06-07T07:00:06.803-04:00Worth it...or Not?Hi y'all,<br />
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This is something that has been weighing heavily on my heart recently.<br />
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Not everything is worth it, others are worth more than their weight in gold.<br />
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I recently told an old friend about some stuff that was going on in my life. Her response was "wow that is a lot" and promptly stopped contacting me. Like, duh. That's why I didn't want to tell you, and quite frankly why I haven't told a lot of people.<br />
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But then, I remembered thinking back to how I felt in January and February of 2016. I had already started taking classes for my teaching licensure through the community college and was working full time. And by full time, I mean literally working all the time. I had maybe two days off a week (sometimes that was pushing it) and often worked long stretches (like 7 days without a day off). Also, I wasn't being treated that great at my place of employment. As many of you know I already knew I needed a change, so I took a leap of faith and applied for a job that could have only lasted from start day through the first week/week and a half in June. Luckily, that job continued for me through the next school year (my last day is Friday, and I'm already super sad about it). I also have another job that has fulfilled my time during the summer and during school breaks (and makes it so I work 40+ hours during the school year most weeks).<br />
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I have friends like my college roommate and my best friend who are willing to talk to me about things and lend me a shoulder (or a cute puppy or kitten) when I need it.<br />
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I've also been looking at my spending habits. Especially since in August I won't have a paying job for most of the time, since I'm only going to be able to work a few weekends a month (instead I get to pay to work, yay student teaching). Even though, this means that I'm at the end of my teaching licensure path, I know that I will have to make my money stretch further than I'm used to.<br />
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Obviously I've done some soul searching recently. It became important to me to look at what I really need (and what I don't).<br />
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How do I know if it's worth the leap of faith?<br />
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Well, if I think it will benefit me in some way shape or form. I was willing to take the job in education because I thought it would help me really recognize it as a goal (and the experience doesn't hurt either). On the same token, I haven't bought a new computer yet because mine is still functioning and meeting all my needs (minus the fact that Microsoft Office doesn't work on it, but I've managed without it).<br />
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If it doesn't hurt anyone, its okay. This includes emotionally. I'm not so much of a go-getter that I will do anything to reach my goals, they have to be pretty reasonable actually. I do try to make it so that everyone (within reason) is taken care of. I would never buy a house that I knew would take me forever to pay off or that I wouldn't be able to live comfortably. I would make sure my family is taken care of. Why would I go on some ravish vacation if it meant something else was neglected?<br />
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However, I've also realized it isn't worth it if I'm emotionally drained all the time. I'm an important human, too. I (and everyone else) deserves to be listened to. We all deserve just as much emotional attention as everyone else. Believe me, I've been there. It goes along with if someone is always asking for your advice and then doesn't follow it and complains the entire time. When the situation is over they go "oh I should have listened"...why did you ask for my advice in the first place? Sometimes, that relationship needs to be ended unless there is a conversation about the changes that need to happen. A friendship or relationship or any sort is a two way street, it does take two to tango after all.<br />
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Moral of the story, the pros and cons of the situation need to be weighed before the metaphorical cutting of the cord or the jumping blindly into the abyss.<br />
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This doesn't mean that it isn't a mistake to cut the cord or jump blindly into the abyss. It also doesn't mean the relationships can't be fixed. Sometimes, it takes some soul searching and you have to be willing to be wrong.<br />
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Is working in retail worthless?<br />
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I'll be the first to say, that sometimes it feels that way. We often get paid too little, and often aren't given the respect we deserve (from both customers and our employers).<br />
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It's often easy to find a job in retail (they're one of the most frequently hiring businesses around). However, it is a lot harder to know if you'll keep your job. Often times, I've found that management is not open about your performance. Plus, some people aren't afraid to cut you from the schedule without any explanation (often it is simply because they don't like you).<br />
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While there are definitely childish and tasteless tactics being used, you can also have your bff or your next great recommendation as your manager. This has really only happened to me three times, with about 6 different managers, in the three stores I have worked for.<br />
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Depending on the type of store you're working for you're voice might not be heard. I found it much harder to work in a chain retail store compared to boutique retail. I will say that often times it depends on the owners in boutique retail in how much they listen. Not that anyone asked my opinion, but if I think it is wise to take advice and suggestions from the people who work on the sales floor every day.<br />
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I will say that if you don't have a servant's heart, working in retail will be very difficult. You're goal as a sales associate or a manger is to make sure the customer is pleased. This can sometimes be hard to do. Customers can be hard to get along with and sometimes even impossible to get along with. However, they can also be your best friend. But you definitely have to be okay with getting the customer what they need and sometimes talking to a brick wall.<br />
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Each company has a different structure (and if you move between stores, you might even find a different structure between stores). I have always found it hard to understand how a company functions when one store does something one way but others do it a different way.<br />
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It is also entirely too easy to spend your entire pay check at your place of work. Retail stores give their employees a discount (most don't disclose it to the public; however, some retailers are very open about it). Some even allow a certain number of employee "gift" purchases. I think setting a budget (which is something I need to work on) is important.<br />
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I will say that working in retail bettered my people skills (I'm still awkward, but I make it work for me). It helped me become better at technology and explore a field I considered going into post college (I currently run the social media for my location of the store I work for). Working in retail helped me create new friendships. One of my friends I reconnected with (we had gone to preschool together and were admitted to the same college), but we really became friends after working together for almost a year in retail. It helped me create new friendships and encourage people to look at CNU and ADPi. It really is shocking how much colleges and greek life come up in conversations (then again, I live in a college town so maybe I shouldn't be so shocked). Working in retail taught me to value my goals and to make sure I am always working towards them. I think it is hard for some people to understand and I know a lot of retailers refuse to talk about goals outside of their store (because obviously their store is the only place you can work). I think it is important for people to understand their goals are valued and that they're supported (but again, no one asked me).<br />
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Working in retail taught me that I will definitely stick to my style. I can't say I've really ever branched out from it. Working in retail taught me that it is okay to believe what you do, and not everyone is going to value you at the rate you should be valued (whether monetarily or as a human being). It taught me to stand up for myself and that change can be for the best (I wouldn't almost be a teacher if I hadn't quit my last retail job). I value people more, and I am far more patient when shopping (that doesn't mean I won't get upset if the employees are simply not doing their job). I value my free time, and the nights and weekends I do get to spend at home.<br />
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I will never say working retail was a bad thing. It was never demoralizing or horrible (minus a few time periods where management was truly awful). Working in retail gave me many life lessons, and at the end of the day that means I don't have many regrets.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-44593591320268580802017-05-25T08:00:00.000-04:002017-05-25T08:00:14.233-04:00Plan Perfectly with The Day DesignerHi y'all,<br />
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I absolutely <i>love </i>this planner. I cannot say enough good things about it.<br />
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I was a tried and true Lilly Pulitzer planner user before I found the one. Honestly, I think if I had known about the Day Designer in college, it would have been a game changer for me. In fact, I've used it throughout all of my teacher licensure program and I can say I feel much more organized and on top of things.<br />
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I felt like my Lilly Pulitzer planners left a lot to be desired as I became older and outgrew the whimsicalness of the planners (not that I don't love Lilly Pulitzer, just feel like I needed a more adult look for my planner).<br />
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I even took it with me last summer to visit my college roommate and brought it with me. She liked it, so I bought it for her as a gift, and she had already bought it for herself. Needless to say, I jumped on getting us both one again this year.<br />
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Last year, I had found out about the Day Designer right before the new ones by Blue Sky came out at Target. I hopped on it y'all.<br />
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Little did I know, I wasn't planning effectively. But, that all changed.<br />
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This was by far a great decision. I did buy an identical one for my roommate as well.<br />
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I have actually found the daily planning super helpful because my life changes daily.<br />
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This is what a monthly layout looks like in this planner:<br />
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And the daily layout:<br />
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This year, I bought one from a shop when the regular yearly planner went on sale.<br />
I bought the Blue Tile print for myself and the Palms one for my college roommate.<br />
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The monthly layout is a little different in this one, and it did take some getting used to.<br />
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And the daily looks like this:<br />
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I think I like having lines in my planner on the monthly (like in the Blue Sky one). I also think I like having 30 minute blocks instead of just hourly.<br />
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I do like the fact there is the daily scheduler, and I cannot wait to use it as a teacher (again I think the 30 minute blocks would benefit me more as a teacher) versus as a student.<br />
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I definitely think I'll be sticking with the Day Designer though.<br />
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Have y'all tried the Day Designer? Other planners? What's your favorite?<br />
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<span class="s1">I do know people who have successful relationships (and most likely would not have met otherwise) from either websites or Tinder. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">What really kills me more than anything else is “friends” won’t set up their male friends with a female friend. When I asked people why they wouldn’t do this, they said “I don’t want anyone to have to put up with that”. Why are you friends with them then? </span></div>
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<span class="s1">While I don’t think the most important thing in life is having a significant other (sign me up to be a puppy mom, please). I do think it is important to have good quality friendships and people who care about you. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">Now, I was never the popular kid in school (and I really wouldn’t change that fact). I learned how to be a friend with myself and I truly value the friendships I do have. However, finding a significant other has been tough. I have been able to put myself first, though. I have increased by education, decided what I actually wanted to do with my life, and am more financially stable than I thought I would be. I won’t apologize for who I am. I will most certainly continue to wear the same style of clothes, being willing to get my hands dirty at any time, and work toward my own personal goals. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">I’ve also noticed that when my friends and other people I know go on dates, their dates don’t treat them the old fashioned way. Doors aren’t held open. Heck, some don’t even come to the door to get their date. Instead, the cool thing to do is “hide” your relationship.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Bottom of the line: It’s not okay for you to feel awful about yourself because your date doesn’t treat you the right way. Instead, stand up for yourself. Believe me, this relationship won’t be your last.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, and I bet you that unlike me, you probably are going on an extended trip (I have to work on Saturday morning). </span></div>
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<span class="s1">While I’m sad that I have to cut my plans short, I thought I would give a few quick tips for packing for your long.</span></div>
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<li class="li1"><span class="s1">Pack what you (realistically) need. I am for sure someone who over packs. I have found it super useful to lay out the outfits you plan on wearing. This way, you know exactly what you have and what else you need to pick out. This also means don’t pack a lot of makeup. Chances are you won’t need it.</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1">Bring sunscreen. This is something I almost always forget to bring, but should. Especially during big holiday weekends it can be hard to either find sunscreen or a hassle. </span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1">Don’t bring all your technology. Take a break and enjoy your weekend. You don’t need your laptop, iPad, phone, and iPod. Maybe, just you’re phone. But, don’t forget to put it down and remember your charger.</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1">Use a flexible suitcase. Instead of using one of those rolling hard suitcases all the time, use a duffle bag. This is a total game changer because you can put it in places in a car you can’t put a hard suitcases, and you can also pack a little bit more because it’s flexible.</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1">Pack jewelry in little bags. This sounds really silly, but if you’ve ever bought from Kendra Scott, you get a bag with each piece. Keep them! Use them to individually pack your jewelry pieces. It prevents tangling and keeps the jewelry cleaner.</span></li>
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While I don't anticipate making many posts like this one, I thought I would share some of the items I'm loving so far for summer. I do like doing these posts, but I typically end up making at least one purchase while I'm creating them (even with this one, I bought some stuff from J.Crew).<br />
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<span class="s1"><a href="https://www.lillypulitzer.com/product/10355.uts?swatchName=Indigo+Home+Slice">Lilly Luxletic Shorts</a></span><span class="s2"> <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/p/G1686?color_name=steely-ocean"><span class="s1">J.Crew Scalloped Leggings</span></a> <a href="http://www.vineyardvines.com/womens-dresses/fan-border-print-tunic-dress/2Q1040.html?dwvar_2Q1040_color=2&cgid=New-Arrivals-Women#start=19&cgid=New-Arrivals-Women"><span class="s1">Vineyard Vines Fan Boarder Print Dress</span></a> </span><a href="https://www.lillypulitzer.com/product/new-arrivals/girls-mini-enna-dress/c/1/10284.uts?swatchName=Indigo+Star+Struck"><span class="s1">Lilly “Mini Enna” Dress</span></a></div>
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<span class="s2"><span class="s1"><a href="http://www.vineyardvines.com/womens-dresses/linen-rayon-dolman-dress/2Q1038.html?dwvar_2Q1038_color=974&cgid=New-Arrivals-Women#start=21&cgid=New-Arrivals-Women">Linen Rayon Dolman Dress</a></span></span><br />
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">1. Finish my teaching program</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">2. Student Teach</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">3. Get my teaching licensure</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">4. Get a teaching job/contract</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">5. Pass my tests to become a teacher</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">6. Attend a professional conference</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">7. Start my master's degree</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strike>8. Learn CPR</strike> 5.5.17</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">9. Set up a virtual file for Word Study</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">10. Copy some math handouts</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">11. Update my resume</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strike>12. Keep a journal during practicums </strike> March-April 2017</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">13. Keep a journal during student teaching </li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">14. Become certified with Hootsuite</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> 15. Save $5000</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">16. Get a puppy</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">17. Read 32 books (1 for each month)-total complete: 12</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">18. Take a trip</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">19. Attend my sorority's 5th year anniversary celebration</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">20. Unplug from technology for 24 hours</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">21. Workout every day for 30 days</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">22. Go back to London/UK</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">23. Move into my own apartment</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">24. Sell some of my old Lilly clothes/clothes I don't wear</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">25. Buy a new computer</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">26. Watch a full baseball game</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">27. Run a mile</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">28. Run 2 miles</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">29. Run a 5k (does not have to be a race)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">30. Attend a polo match</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">31. Go apple picking</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">32. Go ice skating</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strike>33. Drink 70 oz. of water every day for a week</strike> 1.15.17</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strike>34. Buy nothing for 30 days</strike> Feb. 2017</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">35. Go on a hike</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">36. Blog 5 days a week for a month</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">37. Visit Charleston, SC</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">38. Go to CNU's Homecoming</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">39. Celebrate my friend's Medical School graduation</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">40. Visit Chicago again</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">41. Take a trip alone</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">42. Clean out my technology- computer, iPad, phone, and iPod</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">43. Give to CNU</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">44. Give to Alpha Delta Pi</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">45. Frame my college diploma</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">46. Clean my room</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">47. Write a handwritten letter, that is not a thank you note</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">48. Unsubscribe from all unwanted emails</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">49. Get to inbox zero on all of my emails</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strike>50. Make my bed every day for a week</strike> 1. 29.17</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strike>51. Go one month without shopping</strike> Feb. 2017</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">52. Make dinner with a friend</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">53. Get Invisalign/teeth straightened</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">54. Learn to a shoot a gun</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">55. Take a trip with a friend</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strike>56. Work on my Spanish</strike> Started February 2017-use the app Duolingo.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">57. Pray more</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">58. Take a day for myself</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">59. Clean out my closet</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">60. Go kayaking with a friend</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">61. Take 5 minutes a day for myself for a month</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">62. Visit a zoo</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">63. Visit a new museum</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">64. Clean my car myself</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strike>65. Clean my bathroom once a week for a month</strike> Jan. 2017</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">66. Celebrate best friend's graduation from college</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">67. Go camping</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">68. Hold a plank for 3 minutes</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strike>69. Clean out social media "friends"</strike> Jan. 2017</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">70. Take my coins to the bank</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">71. Buy myself flowers</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strike>72. Watch a documentary</strike> 5.11.17 {On the Farm: Life Inside Angola}</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">73. Go to a concert</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">74. Spend time in a park</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">75. Make my bed everyday for a month</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">76. Do a 30 day exercise challenge</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">77. Do PT exercises everyday for a month</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">78. Get a new doctor {scheduled appointment for June 2017}</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">79. Go to "Sunset Series"</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">80. Try paddle boarding</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">81. Have/go to a bon fire</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">82. Watch the sunrise with someone</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">83. Watch the sunset with someone</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">84. Have a day where I stay in bed all day</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">85. Walk 30,000 steps in a day</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">86. Plan outfits out for the next day the night before for a week</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">87. Cook someone dinner</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">88. Cook someone breakfast</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strike>89. Organize jewelry</strike> Jan. 2017</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">90. Binge watch a show I haven't watched before</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">91. Get my t-shirt quilt made of my sorority and college t-shirts</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">92. Reach out to a sorority sister</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">93. Have a rainy movie day with a friend</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">94. Go to a fair</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">95. Go to the beach</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">96. Visit Harry Potter Studio Tour in England</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">97. Have a picnic</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">98. Pick up for 5 minutes a day for a month</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">99. Go on a ghost tour</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">100. Post to Instagram every day for a month</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">101. Buy myself a nice piece of jewelry. </li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-73300140323549236032017-05-17T08:00:00.000-04:002017-05-17T08:00:31.305-04:00Surviving Long Distance FriendshipsHi y'all,<br />
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As many college students head home for summer, this is the longest time period you'll be away from your college friends (assuming y'all are all returning in the fall).<br />
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I know that I definitely missed my roommate, sorority sisters, and my best friend (who ended up transferring and even moving states).<br />
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But y'all, what a time to be alive. Technology changes the face of the long distance friendship or relationship.<br />
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1. Facetime. Guys, I cannot tell you how useful Facetime actually is. I got to "meet" my long distance diamond sister, and see my best friend's apartment in Chicago (and her dog). You can even facetime during your favorite t.v. shows, so its just like you're watching them together.<br />
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2. Texts. While a text can be easily ignored, your friends will answer your {eventually}. It's a great way to be in constant communication.<br />
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3. Hand written letters/cards. I absolutely adore a handwritten note. I keep almost all of them. Not only are they a great way to keep in touch, but they're a great way to remember your friendship over many years, even decades or centuries.<br />
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4. Start a Youtube channel. You can start your own YouTube channels and both upload to it. This allows all your college friends to see what you're doing (and maybe even make you some pocket change).<br />
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5. Make plans to visit. Chances are y'all will have some free time during the summer and if you don't live too far apart, you can probably set up a visit or two.<br />
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It's also important to keep in mind that you might grow apart, even just a little during these 3 months apart.<br />
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Likewise, it is important to prioritize your school friends, just as much as your hometown friends during the summer months.<br />
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I'm not one to share what I've bought, but I think that it is nice to know what people are buying. I personally haven't tried out the Dry Bar products yet, but I've heard enough good things about them, I thought I would give them a try. I have multiple pairs of Hunter Boots (Navy and pink) but both are matte. I've already worn these boots twice and love how neutral they are.<br />
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| <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/hunter-original-high-gloss-boot-women/2945169?origin=coordinating-2945169-0-1-FTR-recbot-recently_viewed_v3&recs_placement=FTR&recs_strategy=recently_viewed_v3&recs_source=recbot&recs_page_type=product">Hunter Boots Original High Gloss Boot</a> | <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/madewell-gingham-wrap-miniskirt/4568237?origin=coordinating-4568237-60151155-1-FTR-recbot-recently_viewed_v3&recs_placement=FTR&recs_strategy=recently_viewed_v3&recs_source=recbot&recs_page_type=category">Madewell Gingham Wrap miniskirt</a> (sold out) | </div>
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| <a href="https://www.thedrybar.com/all-products-tools/double-standard-cleansing-conditioning-foam">Dry Bar Double Standard</a> | <a href="https://www.thedrybar.com/all-products-tools/hot-toddy-heat-protectant">Dry Bar Hot Toddy</a> |</div>
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I also have a small list of things I've been lusting after...</div>
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Personally, I can't wait until the May 22 Lilly Pulitzer release (they have the cutest sailboat print coming out!). </div>
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What have y'all bought? What are y'all lusting after?</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-83382024379521173002017-05-15T08:00:00.000-04:002017-05-15T08:00:15.135-04:00Sorority Skills Used in Every Day LifeHi Y'all,<br />
<br />As some of you may know, I'm an ADPi. So, I figured there was no better day than ADPi's Founder's Day to share this post with y'all: the skills I've found useful since graduating in 2015.<br />
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Now, I realize that I work in retail and in school, but I feel these are pretty universal.<br />
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1. Conversation. If you've ever done sorority recruitment on the sister side, you can probably hold a 10 minute conversation with a brick wall. Let me tell you, this skill is actually useful when making small talk or trying to figure out something during a sticky situation. Since I work in retail, I have definitely had to talk to people from all walks of life, and working in a school means I have to figure out what the conflict is when there are two kids screaming at each other and crying at the same time.<br />
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2. Multitasking. Being in a sorority means you're pretty busy. This means you can probably do two (or more) things at once. This I have found super handy in being able to get things done during the day so I'm not running around anymore than I have to (which is still a lot).<br />
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3. Organization. Again, this was a key skill in college, and still is post grad. I always have something going on since I work two jobs and go to school full time. Now, I don't color code my agenda anymore (well at least not as much), but I now use Google Docs/Google Drive successfully, or at least in a sufficient way for me to be successful.<br />
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4. Time Management. What? You mean you don't have to work 5 hours, go to class for 3-4 hours, AND do homework? Well, if you don't you're probably taking work home with you. While, I take very little work home with me because I have successfully learned time management. While I was doing my undergrad at CNU, I rarely had as much homework/studying to do as my roommate (granted, different majors and different expectations), but in my collegiate years, I would work, go to chapter, homework, and dinner and still be in bed by 9 or 10 every night (and I can say that I made it through all of college without drinking coffee).<br />
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5. Crafting Skills/Tech Skills. I don't know about y'all, but my crafting days did not end on May 9th, 2015 when I graduated. If anything, I use them more now. I can make an ad/flyer on the computer quickly. I can edit a picture for Instagram and keep a consistent look (done more for the store than my personal Instagram). I can craft something in 10 minutes that it takes other people half a day to figure out how to do. Also, cutting things with a die cutter? Oh my gosh, give me 5 minutes and it's done.<br />
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Moral of this story: learn all the skills you can, you never know when you'll need them.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-89241776816212991202017-05-12T08:00:00.000-04:002017-05-12T08:00:39.203-04:00Why I Went Back to SchoolHi y'all,<br />
I'll be the first to say as a 23 year old, (at the time freshly 22 year old) it was hard to say I'm going back to school. My friends had either all been fine with their undergrad degrees or moved on to get a Master's immediately.<br />
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I was one of those students who knew what they wanted out of college: BA in Communication Studies with a minor in Leadership Studies (I added in a history minor for fun), take media classes and learn about journalism, have a journalism internship, write for the paper, graduate with a job in hand.<br />
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Well, I did most of that. My job that I had when I graduated was not truly in my field; however, communication was definitely a key part of it. It was not a job in journalism or social media. So after taking the summer and fall off from classes, I somehow ended up back in school.<br />
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However, I will say I am grateful for the time I took off from school. From the time I started my Freshman year of college to the time that I graduated, I only took one summer off completely. Plus, the time did allow me to save some money. I am definitely proud to say that I have not had to take out a single loan for any of my classes or for any additional education costs. However, I have worked two jobs since last June (so coming up on a year now). One of those jobs is at my former elementary school. About half of my previous teachers are still there, and many more knew who I was.<br />
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Those teachers are influencing the teacher I am becoming. I have learned to differentiate for the different needs of students. I have learned to listen, and that it is okay to be wrong. I have learned how to correctly "punish" a student and now that I am justified in my decisions. I have more hands on experience than the average student going into student teaching. I've lead reading groups, taught math intervention groups, and completed various student assessments.<br />
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I am also grateful because I truly believe in being a servant leader. I hope my current students can see that. I believe in serving those and that it will come back in good spirits later on.<br />
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I've learned more about the recent technology advancements than I ever would have learned just doing practicums.<br />
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Back to the real point of this post though, I really went back to school because I knew I needed a change. I was unhappy doing what I was doing. I felt taken advantage of at my current job at the time and knew that I was not going to make the advancements I wanted to make. I also knew that I did not want the lifestyle that my job at the time required. I couldn't work until 7 or 8 at night and then have a social life as I'm typically in bed at 9 or 10 (the early bird gets the worm after all). However, I will say that I learned many valuable things at my first job out of college, but that's for a future post.<br />
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So, I thought back to when I started CNU. I wanted to be a journalist. Why? I loved the fact it was different every day. I loved that I got to go somewhere and travel. I loved that I could learn something new every day. I sat down and thought about it, what else is like that?<br />
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The light bulb went off: teaching.<br />
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You get field trips, you spend a lifetime learning (from both your children and from Professional Development). You do something different every day. The activities might be the same year after year but you have a whole new crop of students to share them with. I can go somewhere during the summer and learn even more.<br />
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While I am sad that I did not realize this at first, I am so glad because my journey has taught me so much and has made me a better teacher in the long run.<br />
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Plus, at the end of the day, it isn't how fast you get to the end goal. I know that I will treasure my experiences in my future classroom even more. Plus, I got to share things with my current kids that I will never get to experience in my own class just because I'll be playing a different role. I know that my licensure will seem that much more to me because I earned it, there was nothing about this handed to me.<br />
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I know that I will be a better teacher because I made the decision to go back to school because I want it that much more.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-34896929287452740892017-05-11T08:00:00.000-04:002017-05-11T08:00:40.896-04:00Tips 'n' Tricks: Praxis TestsHi Y'all,<br />
As I mentioned in <a href="http://withsoutherngrace.blogspot.com/2017/05/how-to-become-teacher-my-story.html">yesterday's post</a>, I'm going to be doing more education/teacher related posts. This one is all about the Praxis tests, which are required in all states. The only difference between states is the score needed to pass them.<br />
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These tests seem really scary because if you don't pass them, you can't get licensed.<br />
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So, I still have to take one "praxis" test, the RVE. I luckily have already passed all the others.<br />
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Here are a few tips to help you pass the praxis.<br />
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1. Pay attention in class. You're probably in teacher education courses, and those classes that teach us content seem awfully boring (because let's face it, we just want to be teaching the class), but they're actually useful. Plus, you've been educated for many years and all of that background knowledge is actually useful.<br />
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2. Buy the study guide from the ETS/Praxis people. No joke, this was actually useful. It helps you with timing, but I also felt more at ease with the questions I was asked on the actual test.<br />
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3. Actually study. Take the time to take a few practice tests and read those notes again. Don't assume you know the information.<br />
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4. Read the questions. Make sure you know what the question says and what it is actually asking. Especially in math, you might not have to solve the problem.<br />
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5. Be prepared to not take a break. I personally didn't take a break and I think that actually helped me because it was easier to just finish the test.<br />
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6. Pace yourself. Know how fast you have to move through the questions.<br />
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7. Only take what you need to the testing center. Don't worry about your jacket, keys, etc. if you don't need to.<br />
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8. Dress warmly. If you can, wear a sweatshirt or sweater.<br />
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9. Don't over hydrate. Again, you can't just get up whenever you want, and you want to be able to focus on your test instead of your bladder.<br />
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10. Have confidence in yourself. While, I did not full apply this tip, I still managed to do well and got more comfortable with the test as I kept going because I knew that I got a few answers correct and it kept snowballing from there.<br />
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Have you taken the Praxis? What are your tips?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-75435540274889977112017-05-10T08:00:00.000-04:002017-05-10T08:00:07.605-04:00How to Become a Teacher: My StoryHi y'all,<br />
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As many of you know I am finishing up my schooling to become a teacher. While my path to becoming a teacher is unconventional, I thought I would share with you what you can expect on your own path to teacher licensure.<br />
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Please note, my licensure is Prek-6th, so my requirements might be different.<br />
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First, I finished my B.A. in Communication Studies (when I was first applying to colleges, I was told you cannot major in Elementary Education in the state of Virginia, but you major in something else and then you fulfill requirements for your teaching licensure. However, each school is different). I graduated from CNU in May 2015.<br />
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I then took a summer and fall semester off of school completely. Toward the end of October/in November I went in to have a meeting with my future advisor at Mary Baldwin to see what to expect and what I would need to fulfill class wise. I also found out the testing requirements. At this point, I also started volunteering in my 4th grade teacher's classroom (he now teaches 5th grade at the same school). I realized I really did like it, and I kept volunteering through the start of the next semester.<br />
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In January 2016, I started taking classes at the community college (I fulfilled several requirements: a literature class, micro econ, child psychology, and cultural geography). It is obviously cheaper to take classes at the community college than through a public or private university. I also worked on taking some of my entry tests (the Praxis Core Math for Educators and VCLA). I then applied to the actual program, Post Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure (PBTL) program at Mary Baldwin University (previously Mary Baldwin College). This is one of the more popular programs in the state and offers classes for adults so classes don't meet every week and the professors are often more flexible than when doing a traditional course of studies.<br />
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In March, I started working as a TA in a first grade classroom, which has given me valuable experience, and allowed me to knock out another class.<br />
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By April, I was admitted to the program for the summer session, when I took classes like Behavior Management, Assessments of and For Learning (essentially a class on how to write an assessment, and how to interpret assessment results), completed a Prior Learning Portfolio.<br />
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In the fall, I continued working as a TA, this year I worked in two Spanish Immersion classrooms on the English side (more about this in a later post). I work in first and second grades. I also continued to take classes. This semester I took: another Introduction to Education, Understanding Exceptional Individuals (both on gifted and SPED students), Language and Acquisition 1 (geared toward K-1), and Engaging Students in Science.<br />
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This spring, I took two practicum classes, Language and Acquisition 2 (geared toward 2-6th), and Elementary Methods (this focused on writing lesson plans and a unit plan), and a science class (the state of Virginia requires two science classes and I already had one from CNU).<br />
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During this summer, I will take my last two classes, which are math method classes.<br />
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Finally, this fall I will complete my student teaching.<br />
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However, I have taken more tests since the Praxis for Core Educators: Math and VCLA. I have taken the Praxis in the core subjects and I still have to take the RVE (the Reading for Virginia Educators). I have also completed First Aid/CPR/AED training, Dyslexia Identification Training, and a Civics training.<br />
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I'm still waiting to hear where my student teaching placement will be, but I can't wait to find out (I should find out sometime in June or July).<br />
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I have a few more education focused posts coming (like how I lesson plan and how to plan a unit). Let me know if you want to see something specific.<br />
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I was already pretty unhappy doing what I was doing back when I first went for my meeting in the late fall of 2015, and I knew I wanted a life change. I will say that volunteering in the classroom helped me figure it out. Likewise, I also knew that school is my comfort zone. I absolutely love learning, and love teaching. I do sometimes find it stressful (as does everyone). But, at the end of the day, I love what I do. Even though when I volunteered, I only graded some papers and answered questions (in case anyone is wondering, ask me anything about VA history for 5th grade, and I know the answer). I love learning, and even though I never wanted to be a teacher growing up, my mom knew from the time I was 3 years old (if not before), that I was born to be a teacher.<br />
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Am I sad that I took a different path to being a teacher? Absolutely not. I'm glad that I've had the experiences that I've had. I have already had difficult students and the cutest students (and yes, I have stories for literally years, I might even write a book one day). I also know how to handle having a TA, and what are fair expectations of a future TA I might have. I also know that without a servants heart, being a teacher is not going to fulfill me. I also know that I will treasure my years of being a teacher more. Plus, I'm grateful for my communication training as I definitely understand how to communicate with the tiny humans more. And y'all, some of them are really tiny.<br />
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To wrap it up, because I feel like this post is already too long, can I wait to be a teacher in my own classroom? No. Do I have to? Yes. Am I happy I went back to school? Absolutely.<br />
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Are you a teacher? Did you take the conventional path or did you go back to school?<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03312296177615152879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5436013847358112620.post-66066531763236165492017-05-09T08:00:00.000-04:002017-05-09T08:00:03.553-04:00Book Review: Present Over PerfectHi y'all,<br />
I have heard about <u>Present Over Perfect</u> by Shauna Niequist t for a few months now (it was released in February). I just got my hands on it, and quite frankly I'm not really sure how I feel about it.<br />
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I think the reason I don't know how I feel about it is because I expected more clarity throughout the book. I loved that the book was told in stories (every point had a story to go along with it).<br />
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This book is all about changing your life from the rushed lives we all tend to live to a more steady and focused life. The focus is on making sure you're putting the actual important things in front of things you "thought" were important.<br />
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I think it is important to look at the fact that we cannot always pick the actual most important thing to start with, and often prioritize things like work over family.<br />
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Now, I will say I am completely guilty of this. Since I work two jobs and go to school full time, it is tricky.<br />
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This book tries to explain that it is okay to say no to something and that it won't take away from future opportunities. This point, I will have to argue. In fact, I attempted to change my schedule at my previous place of employment after they told me they would encourage me and support me in anything I chose to do. That ended up not to be true and after a few nasty emails from my superior, I ended up quitting. Luckily, it was the best decision I ever made. But, this is a clear example of how it does not always work out perfectly if you say no to an opportunity.<br />
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Overall, I like this book's vision and point. This book wants you to stop rushing around (which I do about 90% of the time) and live more in the moment. This is definitely something I've been trying to do, and I like the points brought up by Niequist to make it happen (minus the point above).<br />
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I do think this book is definitely worth a read, but I think every piece of advice needs to be taken into consideration with what else is going on in your life, as it might not work out as seamlessly as it did for Niequist. I do believe this book is a good book and anyone can get a lot out of it. It does have a lot of Christian values, but they're worked in such a way that the book is not "preachy" or forcing you to be a Christian in order to get something out of the book.<br />
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Have you read <u>Present Over Perfect</u>? What did you think?<br />
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