Often, I’ve heard artists say, “If you want to be an artist, you must have fire in the belly.” All growing up, I never had to question what that meant. I was born with fire in the belly, deep inside of me. I felt it as a teenager, and it’s still there, even now. Focus… Continue reading Coming Home, but Home Isn’t the Same
Category: life updates
Exciting News: A New Job
My time at the Alaska Gateway School District was drawing to a close and, as I mentioned previously, I couldn’t keep living in Tok, AK due to the needs of my family. When people would ask what my plans were for the upcoming school year, I would — somewhat jokingly — reply that I intended… Continue reading Exciting News: A New Job
Certification Update – Mar 5th
Have you ever been camping and let a fire burn for a long, long time? You know how, at the end of the fire, there can sometimes be a few small pieces of wood that have burnt to the point where they are just grey dust holding to the shape of charcoal? If you touch… Continue reading Certification Update – Mar 5th
Searching for a New Job
I’m grateful for the opportunity to complete my student teaching as a team member of the Alaska Gateway School District, located in Tok, AK. My employer kindly offered another one-year contract for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Unfortunately, due to my family situation, I was not able to accept. When this school year concludes, I… Continue reading Searching for a New Job
Certification Update – Feb 22nd
The end is nigh. This eight-year long journey to become a certified teacher is drawing to a close. I can feel it in my bones. This post discusses recent progress towards certification.
Certification Update – Jan 1st
The last four months provided nonstop educational action. From teaching my own classes to completing the coursework required for my degree and certificate, I’ve had hardly a moment to breathe. What a great semester. This post provides an update about my progress towards teacher certification. (Spoiler: I’m approaching the finish line.)
Certification Update, May 6th
In this multi-part blog series, I provide an update on my progress in obtaining an English Language Arts master’s degree and state-approved teaching certification. This post focuses on my experience taking the two required exams, including the Praxis Core 5752 Combined Exam, and the Praxis II English Language Arts 5039 Content Exam.
Certification Update, May 3rd
In this multi-part blog series, I provide an update on my progress towards state-approved teacher certification. This post focuses on my experience of the state-required Praxis Core and Content exams administered by ETS.
Certification Update, April 30th
In this multi-part blog series, I discuss my progress towards becoming a state-certified English Language Arts teacher in Alaska. This post delves into the specific coursework and exams that I am in the process of completing towards this goal.
Certification Update – April 27th
Nearly all of my free time right now is dedicated to the process of becoming a certified teacher in the State of Alaska. This requires that I take exams, complete a new educational degree, and perform demonstration teaching, among other things. With each required step completed, I get closer to a time in life in… Continue reading Certification Update – April 27th