i started teaching at the high school this fall. it has been good. this is the first time in my teaching career that i have had the opportunity to have students for a second time. there are many that i had in 8th grade and now have again in 10th grade. they are different...i am different. this group...the group of 10th graders was a special one...some groups are. it fills my cup to have them again. i feel strong and inspired...for the first time in a few years.
it has been a strange beginning...good times and bad. my cousin, who i grew up with but have only kept in touch with 