tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.comments2023-10-05T06:51:48.085-07:00Teach Spotgael lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-47255739778445846882013-12-07T06:08:25.909-08:002013-12-07T06:08:25.909-08:00Very true. Onward and upward one day at a time. ...Very true. Onward and upward one day at a time. Thanks. George Stockwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06993500467805360831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-25948587352568681062013-12-01T18:42:52.693-08:002013-12-01T18:42:52.693-08:00Hey George! Little by little, step by step. I'...Hey George! Little by little, step by step. I'm just putting one foot in front of the other myself. I have to admit, though, I am so enjoying the wonderful parents I have...how tuned in they are to their kids this year, and just how real and right their priorities are right now. Taking in the sweet with the bitter...that's all we've got.gael lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-47561192185939374052013-10-17T04:05:06.404-07:002013-10-17T04:05:06.404-07:00I'm finally catching up on some long-neglected...I'm finally catching up on some long-neglected reading and came to this. Very nice piece, Gael. With a little volunteering in grandson Cole's kindergarten class (Mrs. Vollmer) and some subbing at SHS I'm easing back into things myself. I have to confess it's been a little more difficult than I thought but getting better and I'm beginning to enjoy myself with the kids and many of my former colleagues. Sleeping through the night? Not just yet. All in due time.George Stockwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06993500467805360831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-33756049551721512662013-01-20T18:57:00.803-08:002013-01-20T18:57:00.803-08:00You're the best, Erin! A true inspiration to m...You're the best, Erin! A true inspiration to me!gael lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-55998728985249169022012-11-17T16:00:33.410-08:002012-11-17T16:00:33.410-08:00Just found this post, Gael-love it!! Your three co...Just found this post, Gael-love it!! Your three column model is so wonderfully and playfully you...you set a great example for working hard to know your kids but also working hard to know yourself as an educator and as an individual. ebaierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528135168936260281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-21525713874004434982012-10-03T18:12:43.400-07:002012-10-03T18:12:43.400-07:00Zoe! I didn't see this until just now, if you ...Zoe! I didn't see this until just now, if you can believe it! I checked out your blog too! Don't stop! You're an awesome writer with so many great interests. gael lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-16581071067268700342012-03-16T17:33:40.289-07:002012-03-16T17:33:40.289-07:00Hey Mrs. Lynch! Love the blog. Good advice to the ...Hey Mrs. Lynch! Love the blog. Good advice to the teachers. :D<br /><br />Zoe BealsZoe15b7https://www.blogger.com/profile/10249421136999664732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-57265652706505646322012-01-20T17:53:30.943-08:002012-01-20T17:53:30.943-08:00You'll be wearing those Wellies for years...mu...You'll be wearing those Wellies for years...mucking around and getting dirty is what it's all about! Teaching is so very complex, but I love the way you pull apart the layers and figure it out! You're a natural, Erin! There's a lifetime of great kids out there waiting for you! Have a great time this weekend! You SO deserve it! ;)gael lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-83815834326587992242012-01-20T15:59:45.209-08:002012-01-20T15:59:45.209-08:00Teaching and learning is infinitely more complex a...Teaching and learning is infinitely more complex and nuanced than I could have imagined upon making my decision to enter into this business of cultivating empowered learners. <br /><br />Sometimes, I think this new teacher business is like a rain storm. 9 times out of 10, though, I am finding myself pulling on my Wellies and getting dirty, having great fun splashing in the mud puddles of finding my voice as a new teacher, and you give me that room to do so.ebaierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528135168936260281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-63155301379150524802012-01-17T14:35:11.495-08:002012-01-17T14:35:11.495-08:00And Erin...how lucky am I to have someone who not ...And Erin...how lucky am I to have someone who not only shares the same values, but is so motivated and inspiring to students right away?! You're a natural...the learning is going both ways! What a great experience for us both!gael lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-54745529799544807852012-01-17T05:36:37.204-08:002012-01-17T05:36:37.204-08:00Reading your post completely warmed me up on this ...Reading your post completely warmed me up on this cold morning! Each day I learn incredible things from you...instructional strategies, how to craft lessons that engage and motivate, to be flexible in planning and implementing instruction, but more than anything else, how to really bring humanity to teaching. I think that's what it's all about. We are in a microcosm of society each day with these students, and you are setting them up to be successful, culturally-sensitive, compassionate, bright future citizens. Couldn't ask for a better experience!ebaierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528135168936260281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-16207419663883288732011-10-16T17:31:05.095-07:002011-10-16T17:31:05.095-07:00Erin! YOU are a fabulous teacher. Your efforvescen...Erin! YOU are a fabulous teacher. Your efforvescent spirit and your enthusiasm for teaching is just so inspiring to me. I know it's a hard time to get a start in education...but remain patient! I had to wait quite a while myself. Your time is only a blink of an eye away!gael lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-57011091570218039512011-10-01T12:13:05.851-07:002011-10-01T12:13:05.851-07:00Gael, thank you so much for addressing these quest...Gael, thank you so much for addressing these questions for me. I so appreciated your comments on the fact that in the end, every single student that walks in the doors of school have needs, and no two look quite the same. You're such a fabulous teacher-you really, really are.<br />--Erin BaierAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-74667900778896185792011-06-11T19:18:55.231-07:002011-06-11T19:18:55.231-07:00OH! The beanie...now, hmmmm...where did I put that...OH! The beanie...now, hmmmm...where did I put that?! lol! The nuns used to make me bobbie pin a tissue to my head instead!gael lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-3467852399360333002011-06-11T04:15:50.340-07:002011-06-11T04:15:50.340-07:00Nice piece. I think a picture of you wearing your...Nice piece. I think a picture of you wearing your beanie should be your next FB profile pic!George Stockwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06993500467805360831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-23575558448374350732011-04-19T07:49:02.488-07:002011-04-19T07:49:02.488-07:00Thanks, Mary! Love the uniqueness of human kind......Thanks, Mary! Love the uniqueness of human kind...but I especially love those who live to support their children's uniqueness even more!gael lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-8882427384162703792011-04-07T17:44:39.946-07:002011-04-07T17:44:39.946-07:00Gael, that is so loving. I'm going to share th...Gael, that is so loving. I'm going to share this with a friend of mine.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-14363878923082550282010-11-04T15:48:56.738-07:002010-11-04T15:48:56.738-07:00No problem, George! I have to say an old dog like ...No problem, George! I have to say an old dog like me loves all this inspiration in the form of professional development. I am taking a wonderful course online with one of my colleagues after school from the University of Michigan too...Teachers as Leaders...of writing that is, particularly because that is our district's goal. It's all good. Lots of great minds at Reed, despite what might be out there floating around in the wind!gael lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-89194676772576203512010-11-02T17:36:38.995-07:002010-11-02T17:36:38.995-07:00This piece exemplifies exactly the kind of message...This piece exemplifies exactly the kind of message the superintendent and BOE should be putting out there for the public. If they were, there wouldn't be the controversy that is currently brewing over professional development days for teachers. Instead the superintendent makes absurd statements like in-servicing teachers on the distinction between 'Your' and 'you're'. Unbelievable! With your permission, I would love to use some of the content of this post for an upcoming Newtown patch article.George Stockwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06993500467805360831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-66248707580589657532010-11-02T14:04:33.928-07:002010-11-02T14:04:33.928-07:00Thanks, Donna! What a great day we had...filled wi...Thanks, Donna! What a great day we had...filled with lots of great accomplishments for kids.gael lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-52018297947428327822010-11-02T06:20:39.311-07:002010-11-02T06:20:39.311-07:00What an outstanding post, Mrs. Lynch!!What an outstanding post, Mrs. Lynch!!In Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953517064434622172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-65868641072037199932010-11-01T18:41:50.105-07:002010-11-01T18:41:50.105-07:00Doggle! ;)Doggle! ;)gael lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-9624402704988677532010-10-19T16:22:13.657-07:002010-10-19T16:22:13.657-07:00I love the dog. Where do you find these pictures?...I love the dog. Where do you find these pictures?George Stockwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06993500467805360831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-53117278704275067432010-09-01T14:18:47.786-07:002010-09-01T14:18:47.786-07:00Thanks for the encouragement. I know that all good...Thanks for the encouragement. I know that all good things have to find their level at first. I'm sure this will be just fine!gael lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109953416971003657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5306004678783903750.post-90075739259265902722010-08-31T18:45:59.058-07:002010-08-31T18:45:59.058-07:00Don't worry... those who will monitor are the ...Don't worry... those who will monitor are the the same who are riding their children to keep up with their reading. Hopefully all goes well.gibbonlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812690125464702821noreply@blogger.com