Preparing for Next Week

I tried some new techniques I learned this week.  I'm energized.  I'm excited about preparing for next week.

I still wish I would have been able to get more done before the semester began.

As I stated in my lectures this week from the Norton Field Guide to Writing...  "Remember that sometimes you'll encounter setbacks."

First Week of the Year Done...

The first week of school is done.  It's been interesting.  It's been fun.  It's been full.  And... I have a sore throat.  But, I'm glad to be back at work.

I have some good students.  They seem motivated so far.  For the one-minute papers I had them write at the end of class shows me that they were paying attention, and that some of what I said resonated with them.  I feel good.

I'm tired, but I feel fulfilled.

My Tribute: Grandmama

I am an English Professor. I let my students know  that I am a writer by sharing stories with them about how I became a writer and the writing I write. One of the stories I tell is about my introduction to writing.

My grandmother has written a journal for as long as I can remember. Each time we would go visit her, I would sit at her feet and watch her journal at the end of the day. I always wondered what she was writing and she would say, “something about the day.” That is where my fascination with writing began.

This year when introducing myself to my students and from now on, it will hold a special meaning for me. I will be introducing myself to them, while I remember my grandmother’s gift to me, even more than usual.



Grandma, I wonder what you’re writing in your heavenly journal these days?
Thank you for blessing me with a special gift to share with the world. I promise to make you proud with each word I write.

Your granddaughter,
Deartra

Back to Work

Well, August started off strangely.  On August 3rd @ 10:00 AM, I received a call from my brother telling me that my grandmother died at 9:30 AM.  After learning that news, I was unable to work on any school information.  I talk about my grandmother as my first writing influence, so every time I started working on my school items, I would think about her and cry.  I had to stop working for awhile.  Back working today.  It's going well.
Classes start next week! #cantwait

Preparing for 2016-2017

I'm currently working on my classes for the upcoming school year.  I'm getting excited about what the new school year will bring for me.  I have some new ideas to institute in my classes.  I learned a lot from teaching last year.  #isgonnabeagreatyear