The Apples in My Orchard

Making lists keeps my life in order. Today, I present a list of topics that have crossed my mind more than once in the last several years (not just this month of blogging for the Slice of Life Challenge). I thought I would share the list as my post for today as some might need a little idea boost to finish out the month. I am saving it for when I am void of topics on which to write.  You see, I have already decided that this blogging experience must continue for me past this month’s challenge!  They are all topics pertinent to my own life experience, but I know we would all have our own take on each subject. So, here you go……

• Living with perfectionism
• Open enrollment
• Having  exceptional child(ren) – the world of GATE
• Who is valedictorian?  (I had one, I can talk about this.)
• Finding your passion
• Misplaced priority put on high school sports
• Should we get rid of grades?
• Did your school get rid of zeros?
• Allowing your kids to find their passion
• Is it worth it to express your concern regarding academic issues at your child’s school?
• The importance of music
• The beauty of math
• Pregnancy loss
• Infertility
• When your sense of fairness is violated
• Volunteering (for fourteen years) – what kept me going?
• Self direction – Self Actualization
• What happens when a teacher looses a summative assessment? (True story)
• Moving away from where you grew up
• A misplacement – Buffalo is not next to NYC
• Just do your job! – This has become somewhat of a mantra for me this spring!
• Role of art/creativity in life
• Virtual schooling is not homeschooling
• Learning to use the ER  – when healthcare system abuse takes a backseat to healthcare access, millions of dollars are lost.
• Alternative paths to teaching licenses – something has to change
• Choosing to be a stay at home mom after obtaining a Master’s Degree
• Starting a school garden program
• PTO is it for you? Other ways to be involved in your child’s school
• My need for collegiality
• Being an outlier
• Being a life long learner
• The art of origami
• What happens when you have a conceptual learner? – The need for multiple forms of instruction.