Summer Projects

This summer has been busy. It started with a trip to the University of Maryland and the National History Day finals, professional development, and sightseeing. We even took in a Detroit Tigers game at Camden Yards, but unfortunately the game resulted in a loss. I participated in local professional development that helped me better understand the history of Detroit during WWII. The information was fascinating and my students will benefit from my learning, especially when we create our NHD projects. We will also be able to interview historical experts as part of our research. My classroom has new furniture--or technically, new-to-me furniture. We will finally have student tables! Seating arrangements and maximizing space will begin in August. Finally, I've continued research and planning a project close to my heart--I'm trying my hand at writing a historical fiction novel. It's really exciting to learn about character development, story arcs, and how to build an authentic ...