Spring. Day Something.

by | Jun 2, 2021 | Diaries of a Pandemic Art Teacher

Dear Diary, I have absolutely no idea what week or day of the school year it is today for my journal timeline. I have lost track since my last entry. I do know that we are nearing the end of April. Hmmm…my last entry happened somewhere around Christmas break. Geesh. I...

Day 69 for me.

by | Jun 2, 2021 | Diaries of a Pandemic Art Teacher

Day 33 of full remote-instruction. Dear Diary, Chicken nuggets. That was the hot topic that somehow ruled the conversation and topics chosen by the middle school class during our game of Holiday Scribble Head at 8am this morning. Chicken nuggets as ornaments, chicken...

Day 68 for me.

by | Jun 2, 2021 | Diaries of a Pandemic Art Teacher

Day 32 of full remote-instruction. Dear Diary, After about two months of families here and there experiencing some struggles accessing my Google Meet, I thought that I would do a test run of Zoom today. I quickly realized that decision caused more trouble than good. I...

Day 65 for me.

by | Jun 2, 2021 | Diaries of a Pandemic Art Teacher

Day 29 of full remote-instruction. Dear Diary, My children’s district planned a Flexible Instruction Day today in preparation for a Nor’easter expected to bring anywhere from 9”-18” of snow for our area. This FID is a relatively new establishment in public education,...

Day 64 for me.

by | Jun 2, 2021 | Diaries of a Pandemic Art Teacher

Day 28 of full remote-instruction. Dear Diary, I feel as though my anxiety is ramping back up again. Just when I am feeling better, bam – there it is. Since Sunday evening, I have experienced feeling heart palpitations and some tiredness, and today I keep having that...