So, it's been a month. School started, I booked a trip to Asia for next summer, and I have a TikTok with over a million views.
School is honestly going just fine (knock on wood!). I like my kiddos. I like teaching math again. And I really like designing and teaching my world cultures class! The students especially like snack days. American snack day had goldfish, marshmallows, Doritos, and M&Ms. African snack day featured pineapple, bananas, hummus/pita chips (to represent North Africa and the Mediterranean influence), and Fanta. I drew inspiration from my years in Rwanda. Below you will see how 7th graders eat marshmallows in 2022.
I also booked my summer 2023 adventure! I will start in Korea with my brother, then join a tour that goes to Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam! I'm so excited! Please send recommendations for things to do!
And in random news, I have a TikTok that has over 1 million views! I confiscated this kid's mister thing, and made a TikTok about it. He was pretending to vape and being silly and distracting. I gave it back after class. And since I just learned how to turn on comments, I am receiving the hate of the internet. It's mildly entertaining.
"Why did you take it?"
"You're on a power trip!"
"It's for asthma!"
"Karen teacher!"
"This is why kids hate school!"
My students are defending me in the comments, which I think speaks for itself. Also, you can tell that most people have never been in their life been a teacher, let alone a middle school teacher.
There are, of course, real issues in education that I will try to address on YouTube. You can check that out here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttBB-VmftsT7ZdpcsvoynQ
If you're more interested in the daily shenanigans of middle school, here is my TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@ms.brooketerry?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well! My next adventure will be Panama over Fall Break! I can't wait to share cool pictures of the Panama Canal!
Also, please enjoy these animal pictures from the past month.
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| Maggie, the newest member of the Terry family. |
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| Coco in loaf position. |
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| Buffalo! Shelby Farms truly is a Memphis treasure. |
