Author Archives: Meghan
Top ten reasons why I teach for America?
10. Because I LOVE getting my exercise by chasing David, Akino and Reuben around the library and the entire third floor. 9. Because if I weren?t there, who would tell the other teachers that don?t speak Spanish that the words puta, chupalo, chocha, and huevo are not the innocent pet names that the kids say … Continue reading
Take Your Boo to Work Day
This past Friday, my 8th grade students had the pleasure of meeting a ?friend? of mine: Mr. Patrick Gray! He did a short presentation about using business plans in the real world, as they are working on their own business plans as part of the unit we are currently working on. I think that the … Continue reading
It’s about that time again?
Your favorite New Year?s Eve party planning couple is at it again!! Montreal 2002, New Hampshire 2003, ??? 2004 Pat and I are in the early stages of planning for New Year?s 2004 and are interested to know who is interested in joining the party this year. Post a reply if you have a suggested … Continue reading
How Not to Show Your Teacher You Care About Doing Well On Your French Test?
?Miss, can I borrow some tape and a pair of scissors?? ?Sorry, you?ll have to ask Ms. Verhille.? Of course Ms. Verhille gave him what he was asking for. It seemed innocent enough?though she did mention that it was suspicious he insisted on using it at his desk. Later she mentioned that she didn?t think … Continue reading
Wedding Party Line-Up
The wedding party revealed: Meredith Estrada, Maid of Honor Jeffrey Norton Marchesiani, Best Man Alex Galan, Junior Usher and Violinist Anita Czajkowski, Bridesmaid Catherine Galan, Flower Girl Eric Marchetti, Groomsman Greg Antman, Groomsman Ismael Estrada, III, Groomsman Jessica Johnson, Bidesmaid Sean Dewitt, Head Usher Tanis Gray, Bidesmaid William Galan, Ring Bearer
Starting up week 2…
After countless orientations, trainings, institutes and such I began my professional career as a teacher last Monday at MS 391 in the Bronx. At the start of the week I was relatively calm and anxious about finally getting started, and at the end of the week I got my first paycheck! I made it through … Continue reading