About Us
I am a SAHM/WAHM of three boys ranging in age from 13 to 29. We are working on raising our youngest, helping our oldest two, and navigating starting our retirement all at the same time. I author a few blogs, including http://teched4kids.com. I have in the past taught computer information technology classes for the local university and taught workshops for kid’s in technology education besides being the Kentucky State FIRST LEGO League Championship Coordinator from 2005 to 2008. I now advocate for STEM education wherever I can. Life here is always an adventure!
Parents too involved?
Our local news was just running a story about an area school having a book study program for parents that are 'too involved' in their children's school lives. I've heard the term helicopter parent and know that some parents go way overboard, just like some parent...
Teaching
Right now I'm working as a long term sub at a near by school. It's our local school district and the district is the one I went to school in when I was in school (and my dad as well as his family also)… So I have an allegiance to the school. That being said, after...
Common Core?
It seems like almost everyday I hear a complaint about common core. Maybe I'm just more sensitive and notice it more at the moment, but the complaints are definitely there. All the complaints seem aimed at math specifically. The reason given for common core is to make...
Graphing and Calculators
Flashing back on Friday I'm reminded that we didn't have calculators in school or home when I was in school (similar to the we walked two miles uphill both ways to get to school)! When calculators did make it to school they were nothing more than simple adding...
iRobot (Robots Too)
This year we decided to add an iRobot remote controlled robot to our collection. It has a rechargeable battery, a camera, and treads! The cool arm that is included has a pincher that allows the robot to pick up items and carry them around the house. The boys on...