I cannot even begin to explain how lucky I feel to know the people I work with. And through them, my list of awesome people to know continues to grow and grow. From day one, I have fallen in love with these amazing people who are not only fabulous educators, but also fun and amazing … Continue reading The Best Part of Uruguay
Author: mscoyleabroad
Happy Birthday, Dear Ana!
To my beautiful new friend: I've only known you for a short time, but I feel like we have been friends forever. I respect the hell out of you and feel so privileged that I got to celebrate you for a whole weekend! Ride in this new year like the bad-ass bitch that you are.
Cultural Awakening at an International School
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
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 