Category Archives: Inspiration

Theresa: Welcome to CEC 2012 Convention & Expo!

Posted on 12 April 2012 by CEC

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Greetings from Denver, the Mile High City! I am very excited to be in Denver for the CEC 2012 Convention & Expo. My experience so far has been very … Continue reading →

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Allisence: How deep are your roots?

Posted on 9 February 2012 by CEC

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. In the early 1990s, Brian Andreas, an American artist began collecting stories. He innovatively used the Internet of that time and collected thousands of stories from around the world. … Continue reading →

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Theresa: Wishing for a jolly good measure of ability

Posted on 31 January 2012 by CEC

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. As the days keep getting shorter and colder, and the snow starts piling up, I know that can only mean one thing…it’s time for my least favorite season. I … Continue reading →

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Jessica: Recipe for Learning

Posted on 20 December 2011 by CEC

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. As we creep towards winter break, I have begun calling family and friends who I will be seeing on my days off. Several of my friends were in the … Continue reading →

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Theresa: I AM a teacher!

Posted on 2 December 2011 by CEC

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. “Oh, you’re not a real teacher.” “Thanks for turning in your report card pick up attendance sheet, but yours doesn’t count.” “Since you’re not a real teacher you don’t … Continue reading →

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Allisence: Talkin’ the talk and walkin’ the walk

Posted on 24 November 2011 by CEC

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. ap•pre•ci•a•tion [uh-pree-shee-ey-shuh’n] noun 1. gratitude; thankful recognition One of the things I really appreciate is that my school is an International Baccalaureate Candidate School, and one of the things … Continue reading →

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Theresa: Send me a postcard!

Posted on 2 November 2011 by CEC

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Reflecting is a big part of teaching, and I’ve never been really good at “formally” reflecting on my teaching practice. Some of my best ideas, reflections, and brainstorms come … Continue reading →

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Jessica: From Hopeless to Hopeful

Posted on 11 October 2011 by CEC

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. That feeling of being overwhelmed is a recurring theme with my fellow bloggers, and I am compelled to throw my hat in the ring. Here’s the deal: No matter … Continue reading →

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Allisence: No Hope for Balance

Posted on 24 September 2011 by Anna

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Despite previous bouts of self-doubt and concern, I feel like my aides and I are finally starting to gel. Weekly AIMSweb progress monitoring has given me solid data that … Continue reading →

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