December 12th, 2012

Today I am reminded of how thankful I am for my colleagues.  They are more than just classroom or professional support.  They help us with "life stuff," too.  Thank you Barbara G. for being my friend, for helping me to see things in a different light, for reminding me of important things, and for being a model in so, so many ways. 

December 11th, 2012

We have some great kids!  I stand at my door, doing my hallway duty between classes, and I constantly hear, "Hi, Ms. Runyon!" from current and past students.  I reflected today on how cool that really is... WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE! 

December 10th, 2012

So much positive today... 

I returned from my three day IB training in Florida.  My co-teacher took care of it all while I was gone!  You rock, Tom! 

My students seemed happy to see me, wishing me a belated birthday (also proving to me that they do listen!) 

I had a birthday gift left from a co-worker.  I LOVE it!  So thoughtful! 

December 7th, 2012

It's my birthday... and I'm in Florida on MCPS's dime.  Now that's something to be thankful for!

December 6th, 2012

December 5th, 2012

December 4th, 2012

I was going over the definitions of the words from my SAT warm up today.  One word was ebullient, defined as cheerful and full of energy.  In order for my students to "own" a word, I try to get them to make connections.  I asked them what teachers they know who are ebullient.  I got several answers, but the voice I heard above all others said, "I love Mrs. McCormick!  She's such a good teacher!"  You are loved, Mrs. McCormick!