M. Barron

Since I  blog, not nearly consistently, it was easy to write about the best day I ever had, in recent memory, as a teacher.  I’d blogged about it already.

So, I had a bit more fun with "The Masque of the Red Death" this year during my 10th-grade Honors' Poe unit than I usually do besides setting up the colored strings of lights to coincide with the colored rooms.

I was going to try and memorize and perform the story for the students, but I'd been in a car accident, so that didn't happen.

Instead, I bought all the students masquerade masks from Amazon for them to wear while we read.  They appreciated the fact that I bought them something and seemed to enjoy wearing them.

I, too, had a little fun and dressed the part.  I hope the kids appreciate the fact I'm willing to embarrass myself for them.

Not Good Bye, See You Later

Ben Domonkos

The last day of school in 2015 was my best day as a teacher.  I was teaching 3rd Grade at Tarkington Traditional School in South Bend, IN.Technology has enhanced not only my effectiveness but it also has changed my philosophy.  We are in a school district with technology limitations, however we have persevered through some grants, BYOD and patience!  The students and I learned throughout this year what it took to be 21st century classroom.  It was heartbreaking to have them leave for the summer and no they would not come back as my official students.  We took a final selfie that encapsulated the year with more than half the class in tears not ready to leave school.  They left the class with notes about their year and how they were going to take on their next step in their journey to become successful individuals. The impact we had on each other is one I will always remember and one that will continue to create an even better teacher. MrD3.0