I will find it

Dear loving parents,

I know that when you move your child to a new school you would like them to have a new start. I completely understand and respect that.

Not telling the new school that your child has an IEP, does not help in the matter at all. I promise. It only hurts.

I also promise you this, it may take me time to find your child’s IEP, but I will find it. I will win this.

Thank you,

Your loving sped director

State wide testing

Dear People in charge of testing:

Where in your right mind do you think that having a 70 minute LA test is appropriate???

Did you consider that students also are taking other tests that day?

Did you consider what time and a half looks like on that one???

How would you answer

How would you answer:


I wish my teacher knew….

Say what part 2

Another classic story from last night…

Again standing in this really long line to get my book signed. The people around me and I are making small talk and asking what we all do. The two ladies in front of me work together at one of the local universities. When they asked what I did I said that I was a special ed teacher. I did not get my usual response of “oh you must be so patient”I get:

“Umm, its 9:30 at night on a Wednesday night. Shouldn’t you be at home grading papers or something? You know getting ready for tomorrow?”

Nope – I’m on spring break enjoying every moment of it.

Aren't you????

Tonight I was at a lovely event downtown. Had nothing to do with teaching, just one of my passions.

During this event I was able to hear Jeanie White- Ginder and Greg Luganis speak. Powerful event.

So how does this turn in to a laughable teaching moment? Here’s how.

After the event, I am standing in line ( a very long line) waiting to have my book signed. (I’m a sucker for this. Just so you know) Minding my own business, I promise! When I see a parent and student who used to go to my school come out of the restroom.

Parent walks up to me and offers me this gem:

Aren’t you that teacher that works at IMSN?

Yes, yes I am. (so wanted to say nope sorry but I buried the sarcasm.)

Do you remember who I am? I’m M and C’s mom.

(biting my lip by this point?) Yes of course I remember you!!! (they only left in August)

Well that’s great! It was good seeing you!