Sep 03 2008
Welcome…And Welcome Back!!!
First day of school here and there is definitely excitement in the air. Hopefully in the months ahead when routines are in place and our days get more “ho hum” we can think back and remember today’s feelings, all full of hope and expectation as we embark on the high school years for the class of 2012.
The upcoming presidential election makes this an exciting time to be a history teacher! We will be vetting the candidates’ postitions and discussing how past world events have impacted Obama and McCain personally as well as the policies of their respective political parties. As high school students you should be paying attention. Obama and McCain are planning your future!
Personally, I am sad as we begin the year. My mother died on August 10th after a 34 year battle with a horrible disease called Scleroderma. For the past five years or so she had been really suffering–and this summer was the worst. Of course everyone keeps reminding me of what I already know…that my mother is finally at peace and out of pain, but I am still very very sad.
