School and things

Pumpkin carving

2011-10-27T20:14:00.001-07:00

So I don't have students tomorrow because of the end of the term and I only half to be there for half a day so Alan and I decided to have a date tonight. We got cafe Rio which I've been craving for awhile and then carved pumpkins with his little sister Julie.

What I came out to after school today

2011-10-14T15:03:00.001-07:00

Today wasn't too bad at school today and for the most part my students were really good. When I left school to come home I noticed my car had writing on it. My car was the only one with writing. I was a little nervous it might be bad but when I got to my car it had hearts, I love you's and you're the best teacher written on there. It just made me smile. I'm pretty sure I know who the culprits are but still a fabulous surprise!

The TIME has come!!

2010-07-30T13:34:00.000-07:00

I got a teaching job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be teaching junior high school. It's a little different for me but I think I'll be able to keep up. I found out about a week or two ago that I got the job and I signed my letter of intent this week. I will be teaching Biology and Integrated Science. I'm super nervous but super excited as well. This is going to be a new experience for me but I am up for the challenge. I am hoping I am teaching 7th grade Integrated Science because I have a good friend Leslie Alford teaching that same subject and since she's AMAZING at what she does I'd love to pull ideas or bounce ideas off her.

Ok so drum roll please.............................................Churchill Junior High in Salt Lake is where I'm teaching. Yes I'm staying in Utah for the time being. I may go back and get my Master's in the next year or two. But for now TEACHING here I come.

Also I purchased my first car. Brand spankin new!

I DID IT!!! i TOOK THE PLUNGE.....

2010-06-25T14:15:00.000-07:00

For all of you thinking I got engaged I'm sorry to burst your bubble. But that's not my amazing news. The great news is that I bought a car. I did it!!! It was very nerve racking because it's such a huge decision. I am the proud owner of a Nissan Sentra SL. It is black on black. I just can't believe I did it. I went test driving again after many test drives and drove this brand new 2010 and loved it. I worked with Ken Garff Nissan and because of Orri I got my car for $40 more than wholesale. So I did good. I couldn't have done it without Lyndi spending her whole saturday night and the dealership and Orri asking them every question in the book. It's crazy having a car that I don't need to worry if I'm going to walk out the next morning to find a flat tire. Yes a couple fridays ago that happened to me at 7 am. Good thing I'm a great tire changer now. :) I still worry something might happen to my car. But that's just because I've had a few cars break. This should really last me a while but now I have to budget like crazy if I want to go play or travel. It's a give and take. Maybe one day in the future I'll decide to take another big plunge.

Time out of school

2010-01-08T20:01:00.000-08:00

So here's what's been going on the last couple weeks.

Well work has been great. Not to busy and not to slow. I started a third job as a tutor for a kid who does well in swim and loves triathlons but hates school. It's been a challenge but fun because I adore his family. I have known the Bowcuts for years. Orri and Ashly are still in Nebraska but they find out at the end of this month if Orri will continue on in the military or if they will be getting out and moving somewhere new. Fingers crossed for them. Mom is doing better and still taking care of Briana and Brandon.

We had a wonderful Christmas with the four of us. I'm pretty sure Bri got lots of clothes. What more could a girl ask for right. :) She is 16 and has her drivers permit. Brandon is 17 almost 18. They are getting so old. My mom has done a fantastic job with them.

As for me I just returned from a wonderful trip to Cali and Las Vegas. Pictures will be up shortly to show for it. Now I am getting ready for my 24 birthday and the next adventure. I have made a goal for the new year to go to two new cities in the US and one place outside of the US. I'm hoping to stick to it. That doesn't mean I won't be going to old favorites as well. I am starting to apply for teaching jobs now. So if anyone knows of Chemistry teaching jobs let me know, doesn't matter what state they are in.

Time is flying by after graduating in April. I'm hoping the winter months go by quickly. We have had both my mom's car and my car break down many times this winter already and it just started. I'm thinking of buying a new car but it's such a big commitment. Kind of like a boyfriend. Just kidding.

What's going on now?

2009-10-21T13:52:00.000-07:00

Well I just work two jobs right now. One is doing research at BYU. It's a lot of fun and keeps me busy. Then I work at an Orthopedics office. Both are super fun. I'm excited for Halloween. I already know what I am going to be but it's a surprise. Softball is over but now I'm going to be on a flag football team. So excited for that. It's close to the holidays and I'm getting super excited.

What's been going on!

2009-10-05T11:16:00.000-07:00

Well life has been a little crazy and hectic these days. I moved last month to Sugarhouse to 4 new roommates that I had never met before but are wonderful. I couldn't have picked a better place to live. Last month I was on my ward softball team and we won our championship game that was totally loaded on the other team. So rewarding. It's been crazy in the last month moving, celebrating so many September birthdays and working while being with the familia and friends. Brandon my lil bro is doing so great right now. It's fun to see him and the drive to Mt. Pleasant isn't so bad either. I love fall colors. My mom is making lots of jewelry for me and is deciding to sale it. Bri my lil sis is loving high school and getting excited for school dances and all that jazz. I commute to Provo monday-friday each week. Don't worry the bus is a nice break from driving even though it takes me almost 2 hours each way. :0) But what can you do. So two weeks ago I got to go to the zoo with Kristi, Todd, Ciara, Cory and of course I brought a date. It was so much fun. I loved the new baby additions to the zoo. You really should go if you haven't already. Just getting ready for the upcoming h0lidays and snow. Ugh not excited for that just yet.

Student Teaching-The last day

2009-04-10T21:39:00.000-07:00

I finished student teaching today. I am super sad because I am not teaching my students anymore. They are my students. I had to sit there and watch Miss Wentz today and it was so hard not to get up and teach the kids myself. I will miss them all. Even when they don't do the work and get me a little flustered.

Student Teaching

2009-02-24T08:16:00.000-08:00

Right now I am in the middle of student teaching at Lone Peak High School in Chemistry. My mentoring teacher is Miss. Rachel Wentz. It has been an interesting experience. I've had kisses blown at me, I love you's, nice handwriting, she doesn't know what she's talking about, why should we listen to you, where are you from, do you have a boyfriend, are you married. But the best thing is that most of them do not even want to study or try chemistry. They wanted labs but then they didn't want to do the work from them. It's amazing. I love every minute of it.

Also I find out March 10th if I got the job with Teach For America and if I did I find out where I will be living for the next two years. I really hope that I got the job.

Halloween

2008-11-11T18:58:00.000-08:00

Yes I know this may be a little late but Halloween was a lot of fun. Seana, Lyndi and I went up to Lyndi's brothers house for a party then Lyndi and I made the trek to Salt Lake. We were up real late that night. Driving back wasn't too bad until Lyndi and I split up and then I drove home alone. Gosh even though Salt Lake to Provo isn't that far you'd be suprised how tired you can get.

Rachel left us all.

2007-10-24T22:21:00.000-07:00

Well this past summer Rachel left us all to go on a mission in Puerto Rico. I just got a letter and she is loving it, even though they kiss everyone on the cheek even if they are hot and sweaty. She left the day todd(her twin) came home from his mission so we got to be her family for the day.

What an experience the Mtc is when you are dropping off. The spirit is so intense and emotions are flying. Rachel was strong as an ox and didn't shed a tear. Ciara and me on the other hand might have shed one.

Good times at BYU!!

2007-10-24T22:14:00.000-07:00

Well I am in my final year at byu and this semester is killing me. I never thought I'd be this busy. I think school and work is all that I do. I like it though. It's a lot of fun. :)

I still have time to go out with friends every once in a while. I love my girls. I can't believe we are all growing up and moving on. Well mel its going to be me, you and Kristi left. Ciara is engaged, Rachel is on a mission, Whit is getting married too. What is the world coming to?

School Project actually assigmnet

2007-10-10T14:23:00.000-07:00

Rachael Grow

1. Create an account on Del.icio.us and add IPT286 to your network. Add IPT286 and av39 to your network. Save a link (from either user) to your bookmarks. Which link did you choose?

I chose classroom blogs and wikis.

2. Add the links of 4 different exemplars to your bookmarks. These exemplars should be within your subject area. What links did you add?

http://www.webelements.com/webelements/scholar/elements/sodium/key.html-magic

biology

chemtech-http://www.edutopia.org/biotech-academy-challenging-assumptions-and-changing-lives.

Microscopebio-http://www.intime.uni.edu/video/047vahs/0/

3. How could this website be useful as a teacher? How could it be useful for your students?

It could be useful for both teachers and students because the students could be connected to the teachers network and the teacher could put assignments on delicious. They could also put the websites they need to post on.

Students can use websites in their network to show their teachers their homework and that they understand concepts while the teacher is helping other students and to help with different subjects in school.

Remote Access Questions:

1. Pick some of Mr. Fisher's blog entries and read them. What are some of the ways that Mr. Fisher uses technology in his classroom?

He uses blogs, email, internet messenger, and many other technologies in his classroom. I see both good to this and bad. He is promoting a “gamer” generation but what about those students who are not gamers?

2. What questions would you like to ask Mr. Fisher?

I would like to know if his blog between LA and his school were actually working. They are different times zones and I want to know if all the students actually like it.

3. What did you like about his blog?

I liked how he told what he was thinking with what he was doing in the classroom. I don’t like I would like a live stream of video going through my classroom the entire time. You don’t know if you could stop people from watching.

Blog of Proximal Development Questions:

1. Pick some of Mr. Glogowski's blog entries and read them. What are some of the ways that Mr. Glogowski uses technology in his classroom?

He uses blogs, wikis, internet, notebooks and so many other things.

2. What questions would you like to ask Mr. Glogowski?

How is he able to teach his class with not the same structure as teachers are using now?

3. What do you like about his blog?

I really liked his blog because it was his actual genuine thoughts. I like how is does not want to be the norm but wants to change it.

Blogs in Education Questions:

1. What is an aggregator?

They are programs that take your favorite blogs and put them into one program (text format).

2. Why would you want an aggregator?

I would want an aggregator to help give me more ideas and information on subjects that I am working on.

Blogger.com Questions:

1. What is a blog?

It is a website that you are able to make about whatever you want. It is supposed to be easy to use and to post onto. It should also be free.

2. Create a new post on your blog that contains the answers to these questions.

3. On a scale of 1-10, how difficult was it to create your own blog and add a post (1 easiest, 10 hardest)?

2 it was pretty simple. I am really surprised.

The assignment is on blackboard and then you need to do assignment 5.