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I Won’t Survive the Zombie Apocalypse, and I Cannot Be a Teacher with a Gun

Posted on 3/8/2018 by alianora

I figured out many years ago that I wouldn’t survive the zombie apocalypse. How could I? I’m a teacher. Kids are my thing. I can’t even watch movies where bad guys do things to little kids. I climbed straight up … Continue reading →

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Moles and Trolls

Posted on 12/6/2015 by alianora

Substitute teaching is an interesting beast. I can work full time, if I wish, but I don’t get any benefits – no health care or anything. I can work part time, if I wish, but I don’t get paid to … Continue reading →

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Day Nine

Posted on 11/9/2015 by alianora

How much do I love that searching “youtube ferris bueller nine times” gives you five different options of this? Also, in amazing news, did you know that people actually read your blog when you post regularly? WHO KNEW. I have … Continue reading →

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Partially Employed

Posted on 11/6/2015 by alianora

So, due to aforementioned life drama that caused me to want to weep or go fetal whenever I thought about applying/interviewing/accepting a new job, I have instead been substitute teaching. It keeps me in the district and on their radar … Continue reading →

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Changes Changes

Posted on 3/4/2015 by alianora

In my 13 or so years of teaching, I have taught multiple ages. I have taught kids from age 3 to age 21, have taught kids with affective needs, autism, developmental delays. I’ve worked in elementary schools, high schools, and … Continue reading →

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