HEre we go!

Airports, art museums, public service announcements, books, surveys and too much more to list; with which do I begin my blog?  For some unknown reason I have be resistant to the idea of writing about what happens in my Spanish classroom.  For me, what we do in class is just everyday effective teaching.  It is what I  have always done to help my students gain proficiency. Over the years, friends and colleagues have nudged me to blog, telling me that I must talk about the wonderful things my students are accomplishing and how the class is student centered around authentic activities and proficiency.  I have never been one to shout: "Look at me!" The whole blog thing seemed odd.  After following many blogs, I  had a realization that this is not bragging, but therapy.  It is self reflection about the awesome, the good, the bad, and perhaps the down right horrible.  It is a way to connect with my colleagues worldwide and lean on them for support, trade ideas, and share a hearty laugh that all of us teachers need from time to time.  So, check often as I share the wonderful ups and downs of what is working to help my students not only learn Spanish, but learn about life!