Welcome to my blog!  I wanted a have a way to communicate with visitors on a semi-regular basis about what's going on in my classroom and life in general.  New teachers, especially, often feel as if they are the only ones experiencing frusteration, fear, anxiety, and exhaustion, but the truth is, even veteran teachers have their ups and downs.  I've recently started adding more personal information, because I've gotten to know so many of you well and want to share more of my life.  Click on "Older Posts" to access a list of blog entries by title going back to 2004.  You all are such an encouragement- please keep posting your feedback, stories, and questions as we journey through a brand new school year together.    Ms. Powell