Kathleen Cramer

We all have that special friend at work.

Michigan State University football player in a field of red roses. Game Day versus Washington State

Michigan State game day poster. MSU vs Central Michigan University

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Used PowerSchool for years. I HATE that it doesn’t play nice with google classroom. However you can use Grade Transfer instead of manually inputting grades. I highly recommend.

1st day “recquired” picture with my daily agenda board featuring my new course name magnets (sometimes it’s the little things)

Here’s to day 1 of year 27. Still loving every minute 🧪💚🍎🥽

Why are you debating not using it if it was so wonderful?

Private corporation there to make $. Ran samples for lots of hospitals, nursing homes and doctors in the area, thankfully it closed shortly after the outbreak

Thank you. My teaching neighbor just replied on Twitter that he’ll believe it when he sees it 😂 such a pessimist. Although I’m the first person he comes to when he’s looking for something

My personal/professional goal this year is to downsize and declutter. Everything from my classroom decor to supplies and equipment to curriculum and lessons. After 24 yrs, less is more is going to be my motto. I still have “stuff” from previous teachers and my 1st year teaching that needs to go. 🧪🥽🍎

Worked in a micro lab plating contaminated blood for identification. When I asked my supervisor for puncture proof gloves and a face shield (non were provided) I was told that my predecessor of 30 yrs never used it! I quit that day. Two weeks later that lab had a TB outbreak. Shocking 🙄 🧪🥽👩🏻‍🔬

When is the newest vaccine coming out? How many boosters should teachers have by now?

Planned out the first two weeks. Need to get into my classroom next week. We start on the 23

Just went through that. Good luck. It’s very stressful

Last hurrah before school starts. Family + a little gambling, a little golf and a lot of good food. 🧪🍎🥽

I keep forgetting to add the #edusky 🧪

Remind is more formal as it comes from the app and not your personal number. Students also don’t have to give you their numbers, you give them a code. Much more secure and safe.

Our ISD was attacked last fall. We had to take a week off as all our locks, phones, and computers were affected. It was a nightmare.

I’ve used remind for years to communicate with students. I love it. I remind kids of quizzes, tests, project dates. Labs-wear closed toed shoes, no food or drink. They receive a quick text that I can schedule. I love it.

Does reuse post copy the assignment?

When I tried doing that it put all my student sections together and made grading a nightmare. I have to transfer grades from classroom to our PowerSchool grading site.

As a parent, I hated it. Limited what my child could read. Focused on silly “comprehension” questions that weren’t really comprehension. Stressed kids out. Taught others how to cheat the system to get though. Did not inspire reading for pleasure.

What do you suggest instead?

What were they? I had a ton come up in my yard (michigan, forested area)

Your blog on using AI as a tool was also very helpful. I’ve been struggling with this and you’ve given me some great suggestions

Love the idea of using an AI paragraph and student paragraphs to show students the difference.

Wish I could set an alternate due date to close the assignment after the end of the unit.

Looking for my Michigan State University Alumni, Fans, Students, Parents and supporters out there in the sky. We need to start a group. #Sparty #Spartans MichiganState #MSU 💚🤍

Ready to see Barbie #chemistBarbie 🥽🧪🍎👩🏻‍🔬