“Who are you?” I am Mrs. Yoho, the new Principal. I hope we have a chance to get to know each other, Elijah. As we began the year, I got to know Elijah well. He was in Foster Care, and his sister was in a different home. Elijah was angry, trauma was a big part … Continue reading You are invited
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Do you know a Johnny?
Mrs. Yoho, they need you. Johnny is having problems in the classroom. “Johnny, what is going on today? Let’s go walk and talk.” “I don't like her. My teacher is not nice, and I don't like those kids.” “Johnny, did you eat breakfast this morning?” “No” “I bet you didn't take your medicine either.” “Nope.” … Continue reading Do you know a Johnny?
Wednesday Window Pain…Truth be told
It is now approaching more than an entire year of students, staff, families and communities facing Covid-19 with an interruption/disruption to life/school. Soon it will be spring break, then summer and fall. Will we fall back into the uncertainty of knowing how our children will learn in the next school year? Doors provide shelter and … Continue reading Wednesday Window Pain…Truth be told
You’ve got mail, no delivery! Boxes
My first classroom! I am so excited! Everything is going to be great. All the decorations are up, books on the desk, classroom schedule posted, desks arranged and now I am ready for the children to arrive! I am nervous about my teaching. The teacher across the hall was one of my teachers in school. … Continue reading You’ve got mail, no delivery! Boxes
Thoughtful…Thoughts on a Thursday
#Bethesolutiindaily What do you want out of life? What do you want to be when you grow up? What are you going to do when you graduate from high school? I am sure you have been asked these questions or asked them, but are they the right questions? Let's give a little thought to them … Continue reading Thoughtful…Thoughts on a Thursday
“Your off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!”~Dr. Suess
No! I can't! Papers pushed off the table. Feet and chairs are moving. Door slams shut and then the sound of the elevator door opening. Searching for the keys to the car, I paused. What just happened? I have seen this before, but I was not pushing papers off the desk or yelling; it was … Continue reading “Your off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!”~Dr. Suess