Picking a name for my business and blog was a real challenge. By the time I got in the game, all the good names seemed taken. Not much rhymes with Denise (lease, police, fleece), you see what I am saying. So, I started googling names of books and movies looking for inspiration and eventually landed on There's No Crying in Teaching. First of all, who doesn't love Tom Hanks? Second, I love his whiny voice and can imagine myself shouting, "There's NO crying in fourth grade!"
Originally, I had a tag line: There's No Crying in Teaching... well, maybe, sometimes. But, NEVER in front of the class, ever! But, it was way too long and there are legitimate reasons to shed a tear (like every time I read Faithful Elephants or Hickory Chair). You get the idea. Just save those kind of tears for the car ride home. As a matter of fact, I am going to my car to have a "The school year is almost over and the kids are completely checked out" cry!
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I'm Denise, a 4th grade teacher in the beautiful state of Colorado. I've been in the teaching biz for 21 years, mostly intermediate grades, although I have spent 5 years as a literacy teacher leader. I have a Masters in Ed Administration from the University of Denver and a second Masters in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Ed from Regis. I love reading, writing, and technology (in the classroom and at home) which led me to blogging.
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