Monthly Archives: August 2014

So I stole an idea from Dan Meyer – *SHOCKER*

Dan Meyer provided our district’s math department with two days of PD in June.  I liked the homework he assigned to us, and I’m in the process of merging his idea with a problem-solving plan for a longer-term mini-project of sorts. … Continue reading

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#EanesPLC – Our Second Annual Professional Learning Conference (Buckle Up!)

There’s a fine line between “overwhelmed” and “empowered”. I straddled that line at our school district’s second annual “Professional Learning Conference” this week.  Eanes ISD does a FANTASTIC job of inviting world-renowned educators to work with our entire district faculty. … Continue reading

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Book Creator and Advocacy: A Summer eBook Project About Food Allergies

I’m going to prominently wear my “mom hat” for this post. My son has severe food allergies.  In a day and age where this is more prevalent than ever (unfortunately) I’ve found the best way to protect those who have … Continue reading

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T-Shirts: Some Real-Life Math in Need of Act 3…?

This post is based on a true story… how it ends is where I need your help!  Think of it like a “choose-your-own-adventure” book… except you get a say-so in authoring it. True story: I ordered a rockin’ Estimation 180 … Continue reading

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