Today, as I stood on a playground (thank goodness I chose my winter coat and gloves today) observing a student teacher, I did feel sad at this part of my work that I will no longer do. I estimate that I’ve been part of upwards of 125 early childhood teachers educational journeys. It’s certainly more […]
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60 and teacher education
April 2nd, 2014 · Comments Off on 60 and teacher education · 100 Days Project, Children, College students, Education, Musings, My Goals, retirement, Teaching & Learning, time, Work
Tags: Children·retirement·students·teacher education·teaching·Work
61 and a career
April 1st, 2014 · Comments Off on 61 and a career · 100 Days Project, Musings, My Goals, retirement, Work
“The work has been a good job, but it hasn’t been the best career.” Anonymous
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62 and too many things to do…
March 31st, 2014 · Comments Off on 62 and too many things to do… · 100 Days Project, retirement, time, Work
I was thinking today, as I did several errands before the busy work week starts tomorrow, that in retirement you don’t fret continually about whether you’re going to get everything done. It would seem, I’m assuming, that there are many tasks that can take as many days as you would like them to take. I […]
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64, 63 and the ballet
March 30th, 2014 · Comments Off on 64, 63 and the ballet · 100 Days Project, Art, Children, Dance, Learning Spanish, Musings, My Goals, Teaching & Learning, time, Work
There are so many thoughts so often during the day now as I look ahead to retirement. I really should begin to say retirement from this work/job. I’ve a million ideas of things to do, and no clear vision as to which one or more I might or should focus on. Some of the thoughts […]
67, 66, and 65….children singing
March 28th, 2014 · Comments Off on 67, 66, and 65….children singing · 100 Days Project, Children, College students, Musings, Play, retirement, Teaching & Learning, Work
A perfect example of how fast a week goes by when it’s filled with teaching classes, grading work, advising students, and dealing with the politics of an organization! The best part of the week, and a nice something to be leaving this work with: I was supervising a student teacher at a local child care […]
Tags: Children·college·learning·retirement·school·singing·Work