So it turns out I'm in Uruguay and teach students from lots of different countries. Don't know why that continues to shock me. Perhaps it's the little cultural awakenings that I am constantly facing in my classroom. I have given each class of my students group work in order to set my expectations and see … Continue reading Cultural Awakening at an International School
Month: August 2017
Fiesta, Forevea!
I'm a little late posting this one, but it has been a particularly busy first full week of school. So last weekend I decided to have a little party for my colleagues to celebrate the first few days of school. I invited everyone whose numbers I had and asked them to invite anyone they wanted. … Continue reading Fiesta, Forevea!
We’ll Just Go With It – Food Shopping In Montevideo
"We'll just go with it" has been my new phrase since moving to Uruguay. I was well aware that moving to a new country was going to require a learning curve. I was prepared for the language barrier, for greeting people with kisses, and for the ever present bidet. I knew my life-style was about … Continue reading We’ll Just Go With It – Food Shopping In Montevideo
Feria in Parque Zorrilla de San Martin
One of the selling points for my apartment is its location near Parque Zorrilla de San Martin. It is a beautiful green space surrounded by high-end apartments. The park has a sports club in the center and a playground near the top that is always full of families during the afternoons and weekends. I love the … Continue reading Feria in Parque Zorrilla de San Martin
If Seventh Graders Were In Charge of the World
I was SO nervous about teaching seventh grade. I had not stepped foot in a middle school class for seven years and was completely out of my element. I had no concept of the seventh grade cognitive level, maturity level, or reading level. On top of it all I remember really disliking my seventh grade … Continue reading If Seventh Graders Were In Charge of the World
Tardy: Miss Coyle – Meeting my 7, 11, 12 graders
Fresh Start with the Freshmen
Serviced In
Say the words "in" and "service" to a teacher and one typically gets an eye roll and a guttural grunt. I've always been disturbed by in-service days. Think about it. You take your car in to get service when it needs maintenance. A church is in service when the people need to maintain their religious … Continue reading Serviced In
Teach Abroad Coyle-Gamero 