Hitting the jackpot is a dream come true for every person in the world.  Of course people say first they would donate to a charity.  I would also pay off all of my loans and any other bills I have.  Next I would buy a house and a car.  It doesn’t matter what type, something […]

For me right now I don’t have this problem because I am not working full time but when I was working full time it really took a toll on my relationships.  My boyfriend at the time had difficulty with me working long days and crazy hours and we barely saw each other.  He would work […]

When I first began my journey in the masters program at SUNY Oswego I didn’t think I would actually get the opportunity to say I am a certified teacher.  I was still working full time in the city and trying to complete a program online through Oswego’s distant learning program.  It all came to a […]

Technology in the classroom has revolutionized the way teachers teach.  This has done wonders for many students and the way they learn.  A new program called, Fast Forword, was recently introduced to the Hicksville School District.  Students who are struggling with reading and speaking sit in the computer lab five times a week for 30 […]

Choosing one teacher from grades K-12 is a huge challenge to me.  I have had so many teachers that impacted my life throughout my years in school I don’t think I could choose just one.  I do remember my high school FACS teacher standing out, Mrs. Hill.  I met her first when I was in […]

Since I started my recent research on first year teachers I think it would be interesting to write a book about it, The Untold Stories of First Year Educators .  I would set up a similar format to the book, The Help , where each chapter is a different teacher’s point of view in their school.  It would include […]

I’ve heard of both Common Core Standards and Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) but don’t know much information about either of them.  I thought this would be a good opportunity to do some research and find out how they impact the world of education.  Common Core Standards are educational standards that are implemented across all […]

What is passion?  “Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you” (Oprah Winfrey).  Throughout people’s lives they struggle to find a passion that constantly excites them.  As I sit here and try to pinpoint what my passion is, I struggle because there are many.  I have come to realize […]

Deciding what you want to do with the rest of your life at the age of eighteen is a very difficult decision.  When I was eighteen I decided to continue my education in the field of Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management.  The last requirement before graduating was to complete an internship in a hotel.  May of […]