Katie

Joined June 2018

0 stories

Bio

Hi! I am an English teacher with a passion for reading and writing! I hope you enjoy my pieces!

Stories (12/0)

Close Call
Jenna couldn’t get it off her mind. When she got up this morning it had been the first thing she thought about. While she brushed her teeth she puzzled it over. On her drive to work she took not one, but two wrong turns. Her boss commented on her distraction, then commented again when she didn’t respond. Finally he sent her home early. There could be no mistakes in the lab and Jenna clearly wasn’t with it. When she got back home, she blindly went through her routine. Keys in the tray, coat on the hook. Alarm set and double checked, as if that would stop them. Curtains pulled tightly closed against the prying eyes of neighbors, and perhaps, something more sinister.
By Katie3 years ago in Fiction
Top Story - February 2021
So you want to adultTop Story - February 2021
Welcome to 2021! It’s a new year, a new beginning, even if we are dealing with the same old pandemic. Life is plodding along though, even if the pandemic isn’t. People are graduating, moving out on their own, starting their “real” adult lives. So here’s a list of completely random things I wish someone had told me, or someone did tell me, that has made me a (relatively) successful adult.
By Katie3 years ago in Lifehack
Top Story - January 2021
Creating A Capsule WardrobeTop Story - January 2021
Everything is so hectic these days. We’re pushed to be our most productive selves all the time, to HUSTLE. We’re pushed to make so many decisions in our work life, our home life, and our social life. We’re just trying to balance it all! It’s so easy to get burned out though, and even having to make small creative decisions can take away from the energy we have to complete larger, more creative projects. That’s where the capsule wardrobe comes in. It’s a simple concept. You create a wardrobe of carefully curated items that not only “spark joy” as Marie Kondo would say, but are easily put together to create simple, yet stylish outfits in no time.
By Katie3 years ago in Styled
Kindness for Kicks
I was ten when my life changed forever. I don’t remember much of the day itself, but the stark lights of the hospital stand out as well as the faint memory of my older brother who never had a kind word to say, reaching out to give me a hug. Fifteen years later and I’m still working through life with type one diabetes every day. The disease has never been easy to deal with, never been easy to come to terms with, especially the lifelong part.
By Katie3 years ago in Humans
Type One Diabetes Is a Major Challenge
On April 19, I will celebrate my 14-year diaversary. Not many people know what a diaversary is—it’s a “diabetic anniversary”—since only about nine percent of Americans have diabetes. I am one of those people.
By Katie5 years ago in Longevity
3 Reasons Teachers Are Leaving the Profession
3 Reasons Teachers in the US are leaving the profession Teaching is an incredibly rewarding profession. Every day you get to help further a student's knowledge of the world, introduce new ideas to broaden their minds, and learn new things yourself. Some students come back to express their gratitude for that one random thing you said on that one random Tuesday that changed their lives. They become like your children. You cry tears of joy over their accomplishments, dole out hugs like candy, scream the loudest at their graduation. It’s one of the most rewarding professions out there. So why are people in the United States leaving this profession in droves? The reasons might surprise you.
By Katie5 years ago in Education
Summer Staycations!
Summer is a magical time. The weather is warm, the sun is shining, the afternoon thunderstorms give you the perfect excuse to take a nap. When you think of summer, you think of beach vacations, drinks with little umbrellas, sunshine, and sunscreen. But sometimes those epic vacations complete with tiny umbrellas and long walks on the beach just aren’t in the cards. Whether you’re trying to save money, lack transportation, or just can’t take time off of work, here are some “staycation” and summer activity ideas that are just as good as that fancy vacation.
By Katie5 years ago in Wander
The Joys of Teaching High School
I confiscated my first vape today. I took it as a win since I've been teaching at this particular school for one month and two weeks. That's a long time to go without a vape spotting in an inner city high school. Most students are smart enough to only vape in the bathrooms, in their cars, or outside. Only the boldest of the bold whip the vape out in the classroom. Or maybe just the students who lack common sense.
By Katie5 years ago in Education
Your Guide to Surviving Finals
Coffee Use coffee as your reward for getting up in the morning. Use it as your reward for going to class. Use some decaf to help you wind down after a long day of studying. And use it as a treat after you finish an exam. You deserve it.
By Katie5 years ago in Education
Six
Emily was cold. She always was. No matter what, the hospital rooms were always frigid. The thin, coarse blanket provided by the hospital was never enough to keep her tiny body from shaking and her mother always seemed to forget the bag of extras at home.
By Katie6 years ago in Longevity
How to Survive Student Teaching
So you’ve started student teaching. Congratulations! This is a completely exciting and utterly overwhelming time in your life. But don’t stress. Student teaching is meant to prepare you for your new job as a teacher and is a huge learning experience. There is also a huge workload, especially with EdTPA and professional development. You want to be successful. So here are five important tips for you to be your most successful.
By Katie6 years ago in Education
How to "Reset" with Type One Diabetes
I have had type one diabetes for more than twelve years now. Anyone who has type one diabetes knows how difficult it can be to be “on” 24/7, to have to continually check your blood sugar and make decisions that cannot only affect your whole day, but the rest of your life. The long-term repercussions of bad blood sugar and the immediate effects of lows can make life scary and unpredictable. Burnout is a very real thing. So how do we combat this? How can we hit reset on a disease that is not able to be cured?
By Katie6 years ago in Longevity

Katie

Bio

Stories .css-19zxm0z-Text{display:inline-block;color:var(--text-default-mute);}(12/0)

Close Call

So you want to adultTop Story - February 2021

Creating A Capsule WardrobeTop Story - January 2021

Kindness for Kicks

Type One Diabetes Is a Major Challenge

3 Reasons Teachers Are Leaving the Profession

Summer Staycations!

The Joys of Teaching High School

Your Guide to Surviving Finals

Six

How to Survive Student Teaching

How to "Reset" with Type One Diabetes

Stories (12/0)