A highlight of the party was the climbing wall. The kids climbed fast and furiously, never quite reaching the top.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
The Pirate Party
Nathan celebrated his 6th birthday at the community center. He invited lots of kindergarten friends and everyone had a blast. They dressed as pirates, got their faces painted, painted pirate flags, played pin the patch on the pirate, danced, played bean bag toss, and ate Power Rangers cake.
A highlight of the party was the climbing wall. The kids climbed fast and furiously, never quite reaching the top.
A highlight of the party was the climbing wall. The kids climbed fast and furiously, never quite reaching the top.
Nathan turns 6...
On November 27, we had a small party in our home. Nathan opened presents from close friends and family. You'll notice one of his gifts -- an mp3 player -- and the special cake that his mother made at his request -- strawberry with extra sugar.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Friday, October 5, 2007
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Rhythm
Being on a quarter system is different. Classes start a bit later in the academic year; we try to squeeze 16 weeks of information in 10; we meet with students for hours at a time. Just when I get the hang of it, the quarter ends.
I am serving as director of graduate studies this year. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I’m enjoying the challenge. I have implemented a new class for grads called the “proseminar.” As the name entails, it is designed to professionalize the students. I’m also teaching a seminar for the grad students who are instructors in their own right. We meet weekly to engage pedagogical issues. Both seminars require readings, writings, and active participation from the students. And that means lots of readings, editing, preparation, and leadership on my part.
I continue to teach undergraduate theory. I believe in this course (and the way I teach it) so much that I’m writing a book for it. That’s a year or so down the line, however.
I have other research projects going on – changing rates of working poor across the country and interviews with women who work in low-wage jobs. I’ve got two papers close to publication – one on rates of work poor; the other on teaching about it.
Any spare time I have is filled with faculty meetings, department duties, and individual time with students.
It’s not hard to get into a rhythm when you have such a full life.
I am serving as director of graduate studies this year. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I’m enjoying the challenge. I have implemented a new class for grads called the “proseminar.” As the name entails, it is designed to professionalize the students. I’m also teaching a seminar for the grad students who are instructors in their own right. We meet weekly to engage pedagogical issues. Both seminars require readings, writings, and active participation from the students. And that means lots of readings, editing, preparation, and leadership on my part.
I continue to teach undergraduate theory. I believe in this course (and the way I teach it) so much that I’m writing a book for it. That’s a year or so down the line, however.
I have other research projects going on – changing rates of working poor across the country and interviews with women who work in low-wage jobs. I’ve got two papers close to publication – one on rates of work poor; the other on teaching about it.
Any spare time I have is filled with faculty meetings, department duties, and individual time with students.
It’s not hard to get into a rhythm when you have such a full life.
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