Reading Institute 2015 Teaser

Today I finished up day seven (of eight) of our district's Reading Institute. I am learning tons and I can't wait to share, starting next week, all the new tricks, ideas, strategies and books that I've learned.

I mentioned to a friend I was taking a reading institute and she said, "at Columbia?" ..... I WISH! Attending one at Columbia's Teachers College Reading and Writing Project is a dream of mine. One day, I will go there!

Speaking of TCRWP, I came across this today and while it's no conference, it's something! Apparently, they are having weekly twitter chats throughout the summer.

Tonight is my last night in Alaska! (Waaaaaaah!) I take the red-eye to Georgia tomorrow night. It's so bittersweet.

Sad to go, glad to be back

Well, not sure what to say other than my bad. There has been so much going on in my life the last couple of months, and none of it excuses a four month blogging absence. Yikes! That's a really long time!

Last Thursday was the last day for kiddos and today was the last work day. Tomorrow I start eight days of professional development. I know that sounds intense, and it is, but I'm pretty excited to attend my district's Reading Institute. Look for a post next week detailing some of my learning.

Sadly, at the end of those eight days I will be hopping on the red eye and moving to Georgia. Now that's intense. My husband is in the military and home is where the military moves us. We are devastated to leave Alaska. We both absolutely love the lifestyle, our home, and our friends here. I of course am doubly traumatized by the fact that I have to leave my school behind. These last two years teaching first grade in North Pole (yes, North Pole!) have been tremendous years of growth for me professionally and beyond fulfilling personally.

More updates to come SOON. I promise!