Lets. Do. This. {Back to School Edition}

The. Greatest. Tour. Guide. Ever. at Independence Hall. 

Every year around this time I get the itch. And the itch is for a return to the palpable kinetic energy of a high school classroom. My summer was amazing, as I was able to make more meaningful memories with my family and friends. That, and spending most of these past two months outdoors is just the thing to get my psyche back in balance. But as August dawns, I once again feel the drum beat of teaching nudging me. 

I am optimistic that I am in store for another amazing year. I can not wait to meet new kids, and get to know their families. I am excited about wrestling with new ideas, and hearing new music ( a huge benefit to teaching teenagers).   And I am excited about planning another field trip in May, taking us somewhere in America - just like Chicago and Philadelphia before. These kids are inspirational, and always help me grow. 

As always, I will try to mix things up this year.  Between the content, projects, and essays - I am always looking for something new.  For instance, in an effort to inspire more curiosity from new angles - my first semester AP World History class will (hopefully) be completing a class read with a fantastic book The History of the World in Six Glasses.  This book attempts to tell " the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola."  In addition, we may take another opportunity to work with UNC Chapel Hill"s Center for International Understanding program, working with a class of high school students in India - something that inspired us all last year.


But mostly, each year I simply become more fully aware that teaching is my passion.  So, I can not wait to get back in the saddle.  I am even excited about grading essays....almost.

Let's.  Do.  This.