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I embarked on this journey Early January of 2010 And I can't tell you what A life changer it's been! Educators were challenged To start a blogging task Was I ready for this? Could I commit? Are some of the questions I asked. Then I sent out a note "What if I fail?" I really said it aloud Then right away came a response From a most amazing crowd! "Try it for now... There's no pressure you'll see" That's how the Edubloggers Thoroughly encouraged me! I took their advice, their tips and suggestions Then started to plan and started to write Lo and behold Teaching is Elementary Was born late that same night! My very own blog I was pleased and so thrilled. Yet the thoughts remained Did I have enough skill? But as I continued There was a new challenge to connect With our novice fellow bloggers Which left me feeling not sure what to expect. But this is what happened I tell you, it's true My online friends and colleagues Went to many from few! Comments...

Last night I had my first "Schoolmare" of the season. Usually in late August before the start of school I begin having night mares about school, hence my term " schoolmare ". Last night the dream was about going into my school to prepare my classroom. When I arrived in my room there was a mess everywhere. My desk was piled high with dust. After leaving my room I met my principal near his office. He shook hands with me and wouldn't let go until I sat down. When I sat down he started telling me the 'new' rules , and how we couldn't possibly participate in the National Geographic Geography Bee because there could be no time spent on anything other than book learning. I of course flew out of the room upset and bumped into one of the bright, young, cheerful teachers with whom I work. She was wearing this cute little tie die sundress with a skinny yellow belt and was trying to console me. I awoke with a start and realized three things: 1. The brig...