I have been nominated by the fabulous Megan at A New Box of Crayons for the Liebster Award! I'm so honored. I wish I had a speech prepared...
So what is this Liebster Award? The Liebster Award is when bloggers nominate newbie bloggers and give them the opportunity to share about themselves. Unfortunately, there is no real trophy to carry around or display proudly on your bookcase (although, someone should really work on that) but you get the opportunity to connect with other bloggers and share some pretty random facts about your self! How awesome?!
Let the games begin!
Questions from Megan:
1.How long have you been teaching?
This is my third year
teaching. I taught second grade my first year and my second. This year I am
very privileged to be looping and teaching third grade to my sweet seconds from
last year. It is so awesome to see them grow from the first day of second grade
to where they are now.
2.What is
your favorite subject to teach?
My favorite subject to
teach is Reading. I love seeing students get caught up in a book!
3.
What are 3 words that describe you?
I'm terrible at these kind
of questions! I don't do a lot of self reflection, but I'm guessing if someone
else had to describe me in three words they would say (or I hope they would
say) I am compassionate, creative, and organized. A few may say sarcastic,
so I'll throw that one in as a bonus!
4.
What is the best thing about teaching, in your opinion?
In my opinion, the best
thing about teaching is being able to see how much kids grow throughout the
year (or two!)
5.
If you weren't a teacher, what other career would you have?
Once upon a time I had a
dream to be a journalist in a big city. I'm pretty sure I just watched too many
romantic comedies (How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days- Obviously). I'm way too much
of a reserved, small town girl to make it in a big city, and I'm pretty okay
with that! I love my job!!
6.
What is your favorite children's book?
The BFG by
Roald Dahl- love all his books!
7.
What is your favorite movie?
Grease. "You're the
one that want! Ooh, ooh, ooh, Honey!" (You know you just sang it out loud,
no shame!)
8.
What secret goodies do you keep in your desk (could be a school supply, snack,
lotion etc). ?
I always keep candy in my
drawer (for me, not the kids!). It isn't the usual teacher chocolate stash, I'd
rather have sour patch kids or nerds. I've actually had kids bring me a bag of
candy and when I asked if it was for the class, they were like "no, it's
for your desk!" How sad!
9.
Where is the best place you've ever traveled?
China (esp. The Great Wall
of China!) My senior year of college I traveled to China for two weeks. It was
an amazing to see how the other side of the world lives and to experience
another culture. I even had the opportunity to visit several schools and learn
about their educational beliefs and practices. Plus, it's also a great
conversation starter to say that I have walked on the Great Wall.
10.
What is your favorite food?
Mexican- the more queso dip
the better! Oh, and the margaritas!! I could probably survive off of those two
forever! (<--- Fat kid, don't judge)
11.
What is your favorite quote?
"The future belongs to
those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt
And now,
11 random facts about me just for your enjoyment!
1. I have been married to
my high school sweetheart for 6 months yesterday!
2. Dobby is my chihuahua/child
3. I'm a die hard Georgia
Bulldogs fan...Go Dawgs!
4. I can only fall asleep
with FRIENDS on the TV.
5. I watch way too much
reality TV...seriously, it's embarrassing.
6. I cannot stand the sound
of cotton balls. Yes, they have a sound and it's torture!
7. My mom was on a Maury
episode (don't worry she knows who my daddy is!)
8. I teach at the same
school I did my student teaching at, and in the same room!
9. I LOVE pickled okra. It
grosses my husband out, but it's sooooo good!
10. I talk during scary movies
to make my self feel better.
11. My husband is Puerto
Rican and we will make pretty babies one day :)
The best
thing about the Liebster Award? You get to pass it on!
Drum
roll, please...my nominees are
Kristin at My Carolina Classroom
Alissa at Fun in Fifth
Jenn at Pink Polka Dots & Pre-K
Stephanie at A Touch of Class
and
Beth at Marrow in the Middle
Ladies, here are the
"rules" for accepting this nomination:
1. Link back to the blog that nominated you.
2. Nominate 5-11 blogs with fewer than 250
followers.
3. Answer the questions posted for you by your
nominator.
4. Share 11 random facts about yourself.
5. Create 11 questions for your nominees.
6. Contact your nominees by commenting on
their blog or sending them an email to communicate the nomination.
Here are your questions!
1. How long have you
been teaching?
2. What is your
favorite subject to teach?
3. What are 3 words
that describe you?
4. What is the best
thing about teaching, in your opinion?
5. If you weren't a
teacher, what other career would you have?
6. What are you
currently reading?
7. What is your
favorite TV show?
8. What is a unique
tradition your family does around the holidays?
9. If you could
travel anywhere, where would you go?
10. What is your
biggest fear?
11. What is one
strength you have/one weakness?
I hope you all enjoyed
getting to know me a little better. Now, go check out the amazing ladies I
nominated!!
