Dead Poets Society

It's the first day of Spring Break.  I'm furiously trying to clean my house and while cleaning I turned on the TV and a classic was playing: The Dead Poet's Society.  Once again I am transfixed.  I want to be a John Keating kind of teacher; I want my students to be thinkers and wonderers of words and their power.  If you have never seen this movie, please put it on your list.  If you have, watch it once again.  It is powerful.  Here's a clip - watch to the end, the last comments speak to the kind of teachers we are growing in Oldham County... Let me know what you think.  Hope everyone is having a wonderful Spring Break.  If you are in Louisville, hold onto your hats, it's windy!

Common Core Standards Wordle

Here is the link to our Common Core Standards Wordle...

http://www.wordle.net/thumb/wrdl/3339949/Common_Core_Standards_CE_at_OC

Misconceptions

This video illustrates in a humorous way, why we must analyze student work in mathematics to catch misconceptions.  Enjoy!

Just a little light humor for today's PD

Letter to a Teacher

Mr. Upchurch's Message, Feb. 2011

Here is the link to Mr. Upchurch's message to us regarding implementation of the new Common Core Standards and the work being done in the district to ensure high standards,student success, and teacher preparedness. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SonZUdpfU_o

The teacher and the surgeon

Here is the video from Tuesday's Meeting.  Come back to it often for inspiration and motivation!