Spring 2 - 2020

What a wild end to the school year! COVID-19 sure upset a lot of plans, but we are all making it work.

Transitioning from a flipped classroom to an online classroom wasn't too stressful. What was stressful though was trying to figure out which students didn't have access and how to get access for them. The struggle was in filtering those without access from those that chose to not check-in or complete work. Now that we have determined who has true access issues, the problem is getting hotspots since so many are ordering them all at once. As soon as ours arrive, they'll be distributed to those in need.

On the home side of things, navigating work and my own online class while caring for my two children has been interesting. Braden, my 11-year-old, is relatively self-sufficient and helps with his sister. Danica, 5-years-old, is really good about playing independently, but she deserves more attention than I can give while working from home.

I just finished my last assignment for my Master's degree and found out I've earned an honors distinction! I'm so happy! I've worked hard for this and am ready to take a bit of a break from university work this summer.

Spring 1 - 2020

This term, I've doubled-up again and am taking Educational Research (EDUC 5203) and Curriculum Development (EDUC 5113). Both courses have engaging reading and writing assignments. I'm at the half-way point and have completed all of the readings and writing assignments. All that remains are exams and waiting for grades on my papers.

In addition to these courses, I was also asked to develop a professional development session for our district training in February. I'm so excited and nervous!