The only problem with reading as much as I have this summer (1 book every 1-3 days) is I keep getting recommendations for more books and I have to get them.

I have not done a two page spread on a nonfiction book. I decided to try that with this memoir. I enjoyed this book. Easy to read but not basic.

My summer of reading continues with another mystery. I like this author a lot. This one I knew there was a plot twist coming but it wasn’t what I thought it would be.

I have been a slacker in posting my reading spreads for this week. Here are the last three. They are all from a series that I am hooked on. There’s one more book I think.

tiktok.com/t/ZPRoQ6q4X/ After five hours in my classroom it looks a little overwhelming. It will all come together before my students walk in on August 13th. (I hope).

Cannot wait for tomorrow morning. I love the first day of school! I picked out my 1st day outfit and am all ready. It’s going to be a great year.

English I team 24-25. These amazing people are ready for the amazing students

Day two and books are being discovered and reading corners utilized ! SMHS_RattlerEnglish

Not sure yet who is giving out awards but I came into work to find it on my door. It made my day.

Introduced a new genre- students started asking ?s about the short text. Impromptu research and discussions based on their questions the lesson morphed from Memoirs to research and student led discussions about what was in the text beyond the words. #studentledlessons

Friends and families today was emotional going through this. Just know that I was in my room out of site with over 30 of us. For a class that likes to talk and cut up, no one did. We all shared information on our phone screens as we were hearing from other parts of the campus. I

Volleyball teacher appreciation night. It’s always an honor to be selected for this. Thank you Mia for choosing me. We have such talent at our school.

I really enjoyed a night of freshman basketball. These students fought hard and played a great game. SMHS_RattlerEnglish SMHS_Basketball

It’s been too long since I’ve posted about my reading. I’ll just dump a few of my more recent 2page spreads.

My 2025 goals: Exercise everyday (stretching and Pilates counts) and write/plan a book every week (minimum 3 days a week) keeping mind and body engaged and healthy. I already read daily and that will continue.

Finished this book this week. I really enjoyed it. Small town secrets, heros that weren’t heros, the lengths people go to for the the people they care about.

Earlier this week I had the privilege of Turing my classes over to this amazing poet. natasha carrizosa thank you for the engaging experience. My students are still talking about it. Your soul touched mine through your gift.

I promised my students I would document my summer reading journey. Here’s a start.

Making my summer reading visible.

Making my reading visible.