Upside Down Education


What a Pickle…(Part 2)

Told you I wasn’t finished with the pickle post. I know I took a long break between but I’m totally swamped. Only writing now because I need to clear my head. Back to pickles. Those who love pickles know there are so many ways to “make” them. Whole dill (kids love those!), bread and butter, [...]


Boxes Boxes Everywhere!!

I’m packing up ready for the move.  For those who do not know, our high school and middle school is finally splitting.  We have a brand new middle school waiting for us move in.  I have a little over a week to get my classroom packed.  Those who know me (especially from twitter) know my [...]


What Pickle…(part 1)

I like pickles. Bread and butter are my favorite if you are ever at a farmer’s market pick me up some OK, thanks! My daughter on the other hand from the time she was 2 would order her Chick-fil-A sandwich then say AND NO PICKLES please.  Isn’t it funny how two people can have almost [...]


Uh Oh, We Have a Problem…

I am a big believer in encouraging and teaching problem solving skills in a classroom. I’m not talking about math problem solving, I’m talking about basic everyday problem solving. I’m sure most forward-thinking educators can agree with this. My kids complain because I give them scenarios that have happened in history or “what if”s in [...]