hard to believe we’re weeks away from sending our latest batch of seniors out into the world.
where did the year go?
one highlight: teaching Steinbeck’s The Red Pony and riding my “pony” through class, yee-hawing at the top of my lungs each period. thoroughly embarrassed the crap out of my students. it was good.
if i’ve not said it recently: i love teaching. i love teaching English. i love teaching high school English.
I love high school students and college students, too. I love their openness to new ideas, their exhilaration with new ideas, and their discovery that not everyone thinks like they do. Teaching lit – you never really know what each new day will bring, and what you will learn from your students. :-)
I have to admit, their grammar, punctuation and spelling break my heart.
Your students are so lucky to have a guy teaching them that is fresh and caring. I hope you are able to find a way to bike to school without having to risk your life.