There is not a lot of new classroom stuff to say right now except that I am now a PROUD WILDCAT at Forest Park Middle School with the Franklin Public Schools in Franklin WI.
28 years ago I started teaching. 28 years. I met a mom at open house this past week who was a first grader when I started teaching at Forest Park – she was at one of the elementary buildings – but she remembered me! Maybe it was my red sneakers that she remembered. I also reconnected with many of my family and friends.

Unfortunately, I also had to say goodbye – a very tear filled day of goodbye to Fort Atkinson High School. The past five years were wonderful and I learned a lot and made so many connections that I hope are life long connections. Thank you Fort.

6th Grade: 4 sections
We will begin with DRAWING and 2 point perspective…
7th Grade: 4 sections
I am not sure as of this typing what we are starting with…
8th Grade 2D Design:
Photography perhaps? Let’s see what happens.
8th Grade Sculpture:
Hmmmmm… I am waiting for clay right now so… maybe clay.

Hey, Art. It’s been a minute. Hope all is well with you and yours. My daughter is at a Middle School now also, She has been a school librarian for 16 years (only). Time is a flyin!
Good luck in your new gig with the youngins.
Thanks! This has been a new week to say the least. 26 years with high schoolers does not prepare one for 8th graders. I’ve been very happy… 95% happy with it all thus far at least. Thanks for the note. Stay tuned…. thanks for the inspirational goals as well.