First Day of School Lessons????

I am starting to think of the new school year and wanting to do something different with my classes the first day of school. I have made a survey on survey monkey to get to know my new students but they will have to complete it from home as they will not have logins to the network on the first day. Any ideas or suggestions for high school students?

Weekend Away...

Well I just got back from a weekend in Atlanta with my family. My son competed in a Taekwando tournament Saturday and place 2nd in weapons and 3rd in sparring. It was exciting for him!! I also spent the weekend with my best friend from 9th grade and her family.  I miss her and laugh so much everytime we see eachother. I need to be reminded of how blessed I am to have good friends I now call family!

Conflict

Well, I had one of those days that I wish I could erase. I had to speak with a player and then parent about an additude on the court and the player spending too much time trying to not fit in with the team. Everything went well with the player (16 year old), but not so good with the parent. It amazes me how people twist things around and only listen to what they want to. I really dislike conflict when I am trying to help a child. One of the struggles with our profession I guess. Any thoughts?

Busy Keeps on Going!

Thank goodness I don't need to worry about balance just yet! I am up at Clemson Volleyball camp with my U13 travel team. We are the youngest team here, short several key players, and playing high school JV teams, look out we're in for some fun:)

I also have begun reading for pleasure this summer. I am hoping spending quality time relaxing and enjoying the summer will have me refreshed and refocused for balance.

Starting Back to School

I chose this topic because having balance in my life is something I struggle with. I am a type A personality that up until the last couple of years have been constantly on the go. Breast cancer and turning 40 has slowed me down and forced me to find time to "relax". The majority of my time is spent teaching, a career that was chosen for me and one that I truly enjoy and respect. But I also am a high school and club volleyball coach, mother of three active children and wife to a supportive husband. In just these short two weeks, I am finding resources to add to my teaching strategies and it just keeps getting better and bigger! I am wondering how I am going to balance it all come fall?

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/work-life-balance/WL00056