The Textbook Slayer!

Hi, I saw your post on TheLearningBrain about being an open lesbian teacher. I'm currently in an education program in Toronto and i identify as a lesbian. Is it hard coming out in a workplace? I've been out to all my close friends and parents and everyone is very accepting of me. I thought I was 100% comfortable with myself but recently I realized that I'm not...I try too hard not to fit into any "lesbian stereotypes" and I feel like I censor myself with the things I say.

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:52:48 -0400

Hello anonymous! Send me an e-mail address and we’ll chat!

Revisiting The Hedonism Handbook.

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:33:16 -0400

Revisiting The Hedonism Handbook.

Today the Grade 9’s explained their love triangle(s) to...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:05:48 -0400

Today the Grade 9’s explained their love triangle(s) to me…

The DIY Couturier: 21 Tips to Keep Your Shit Together When You're Depressed.

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:41:32 -0400

The DIY Couturier: 21 Tips to Keep Your Shit Together When You're Depressed.:...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:59:00 -0400

Truth.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:52:10 -0400

Truth.

Perfect Saturday afternoon.

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:37:34 -0400

Perfect Saturday afternoon.

"All those kids post are pictures of cats and food."

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:57:39 -0400

“All those kids post are pictures of cats and food.” - My 83-year-old Grandpa on why he...

Trying to clean up my worst teacher habit: Salt Springs fair...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:39:34 -0500

Trying to clean up my worst teacher habit: Salt Springs fair trade organic coffee (they also support 1% for the planet). Re-useable Keurig filter by Solofil.

Textbook = fail “Educational” video =...

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:31:02 -0500

Textbook = fail
“Educational” video = fail
“Informational” handouts = fail

This. Stuff. Is. BORING!

… Random whiteboard illustration during my prep?

The Grade 9’s were crowded around taking pictures! We’ll see if they get the bigger picture this time.

Sub-Booking Anxiety = VALIDATED.

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:02:00 -0500

“Now, I tell myself I’ve mended under these patches...

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:10:16 -0500

“Now, I tell myself I’ve mended
under these patches of blue sky.
There are still a few holes that let in a little rain.”

Valentines Day Review: Poetry Terms

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:43:33 -0500

I lured my 30-2’s into reviewing their poetry terms using corny valentines and chocolate....

Photo

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:36:11 -0500

Conversations with my Vice Principal…

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:25:09 -0500

Conversations with my Vice Principal…

No.18/CAGING THINGS A mishmash of what I’ve been had on...

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:50:56 -0500

No.18/CAGING THINGS

A mishmash of what I’ve been had on heavy spin lately.

Song For Zula- Phosphorescent
Cherry (Main Fix)- CHROMATICS
Kids- New Division
I Can’t Talk About It (El Perro Del Mar Cover) - His Clancyness
A Simple Answer- Grizzly Bear
Heavy Feet- Local Natives
With Her Shadow- Born Ruffians
Young Boys- Sin Fang
Trojans- Atlas Genius
When I Dream- Ra Ra Riot
Like This- The Night
Better Off- Haim
Giving Me A Chance- Gotye
Carry On- Fun.

Birthday on the slopes with my besty. #oldballs #midlifecrisis...

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:20:16 -0500

Birthday on the slopes with my besty. #oldballs #midlifecrisis (at Lake Louise Ski Area & Mountain Resort)

Orange Cat Secretary assists me with grading. #workflow

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:27:57 -0500

Orange Cat Secretary assists me with grading. #workflow

My must read list for 2013. Everything else will be a bonus.

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:11:36 -0500

My must read list for 2013. Everything else will be a bonus.

School makes students feel...

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:22:19 -0500

I remember feeling anxious about going back to school after every break. The extent of my anxiety...