Chicago to Los Angeles, back and forth, like a swing.
Digital art online began as a doodle and became a course for middle school before and after COVID19 prompted remote teaching.
Family circumstances charted a course back to the Midwest suddenly and this website began as part of that journey. In the meantime, each day I make an effort to observe life, and when I get an opportunity, I photograph or draw.
About Me
In January, many moons ago, was the very first time I was a classroom teacher. It was a late call, it was raining, and upon arrival the third graders were enjoying recess indoors. I distinctly remember Monopoly; a student celebrated her eighth birthday and despite the rain we managed to have fun that day.
Since that day, there were years in classrooms that literally spanned Pre-K to senior year with thousands of students, who each had a unique perspective. The opportunity in all grades was never a goal and truly happened as a matter of coincidence. Yes, I chose to be assigned to all of those different classrooms, but there was never a written plan to really be literally in pre-k -12. Every classroom had a new beginning and ended in a truly distinct way than any other.
Not long ago, there was an unexpected time and remote learning presented itself another opportunity. That August I met students virtually and most of them remained on my roster for three years. Again, the day began in a unique way and ended with a bit of uncertainty. Those students are enrolled in high school now and we said our goodbyes last June.
This year was unexpectedly a different beginning without a classroom. Life has a way of interrupting plans. In the meanwhile, I reflect on the experience and look forward to the next opportunity. Incidentally, it’s raining outside.
Digital art online began as a doodle and became a course for middle school before and after COVID19 prompted remote teaching.
Family circumstances charted a course back to the Midwest suddenly and this website began as part of that journey. In the meantime, each day I make an effort to observe life, and when I get an opportunity, I photograph or draw.
About Me
In January, many moons ago, was the very first time I was a classroom teacher. It was a late call, it was raining, and upon arrival the third graders were enjoying recess indoors. I distinctly remember Monopoly; a student celebrated her eighth birthday and despite the rain we managed to have fun that day.
Since that day, there were years in classrooms that literally spanned Pre-K to senior year with thousands of students, who each had a unique perspective. The opportunity in all grades was never a goal and truly happened as a matter of coincidence. Yes, I chose to be assigned to all of those different classrooms, but there was never a written plan to really be literally in pre-k -12. Every classroom had a new beginning and ended in a truly distinct way than any other.
Not long ago, there was an unexpected time and remote learning presented itself another opportunity. That August I met students virtually and most of them remained on my roster for three years. Again, the day began in a unique way and ended with a bit of uncertainty. Those students are enrolled in high school now and we said our goodbyes last June.
This year was unexpectedly a different beginning without a classroom. Life has a way of interrupting plans. In the meanwhile, I reflect on the experience and look forward to the next opportunity. Incidentally, it’s raining outside.