Sorry I haven't been around lately. As usual, I've got my fingers in too many pies: teaching, technology, diaconate formation, raising kids (not necessarily in that order!).

Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that my site for Catholic educators, Catholic School Chronicle, just underwent a major design upgrade. So head on over and check it out! If you like it, please subscribe to it in your blog reader and/or… Continue

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For the second year I have entered the eInstruction Classroom Makeover Contest. We made a video showing how we use technology in our classroom.You can view our entry, Hey, Hey, We're the Techies (inspired by the Monkees Theme) by following this link.

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One more day to get ready and then the children will arrive. I believe I am set, but I do need to visit my room to make a few finishing touches. We always start the year with the story of Creation and a science unit on animals. They always fit together so nicely! We will also visit a great farm - The Critter Barn in Zeeland, Michigan this month. The woman who runs it, Miss Mary loves it when we bring Parochial school kids as she loves to weave the religion thread into her talks.
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