Monthly Archives: August 2015

UNSTRAIGHTENED

Posted on August 28, 2015 by katemccarrollmoore

Yesterday my niece Allissa texted me the poem she had just hung in her new classroom. Do you remember sending me this? she wrote. Indeed I do. It’s a poem I sent to her when she began teaching kindergarten a … Continue reading →

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Reaching for the stars

Posted on August 20, 2015 by katemccarrollmoore

When I got into this teaching profession, I had stars in my eyes. I thought that I could make everyone excited about learning. But then Jimmy walked into my class – angry and sad. “Is this special to you?” he … Continue reading →

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Nature Lessons

Posted on August 19, 2015 by katemccarrollmoore

I’ve been really into hawks lately. A convergence of coincidences I guess. First I read a review of a book about hawks – or so I thought. It’s really about loss and memory and love and resilience. H is for … Continue reading →

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Tuesday

Posted on August 4, 2015 by katemccarrollmoore

I woke to the smell of coffee And the realization Again That you are not of this world No longer of this world I write down memories I say your name I study birds in the morning sky In the … Continue reading →

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CA Teacher Summit Ed Talk

Posted on August 3, 2015 by katemccarrollmoore

Good afternoon and welcome back. This has been such an extraordinary day so far, and I am thrilled to be here with you all on this momentous occasion. So much dedication and commitment and brain-power under one roof certainly bodes … Continue reading →

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