The one and only Tower Bridge! “If the Tower Bridge broke down, traffic in London would stop” – an interesting quote I came across on the bridge tour. Back in the 1800’s, the London Bridge was the only usable bridge accessible. Due to the high populations that frequented London Bridge, top designers and architects began …
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The Final Countdown
7 days..ONE WEEK! The fact I will be traveling is finally starting to set in. I have my lists and I’m checking them twice. I am JUMPING for joy because I am so excited to have an opportunity to learn as a professional. I am a life long learner–INSPIRING students to also become life long …
Expanding horizons
Over the past two years, my students have partnered with a primary classroom in Scotland. Students have shared personal interests, family traditions, and made a few connections between cultures. As my students learned more about the people in Scotland, an interest began to grow to learn and understand their way of life. My students made …
Where my journey begins
Every journey has a beginning…and mine begins in Chattanooga. The inspiration for my fellowship started with these bridges. When you think of Chattanooga, the signature blue bridges come to mind. So many memories come to mind when I think of these bridges: times with friends and family walking across to visit the local ice cream …
Creativity at it’s finest!
I think my students are just as excited as I am for my travels to the U.K. They are excited that I will be hand delivering their next letter to their Scotland pen pals! Some questions they’re wondering: What do castles look like on the inside? Do the kings/queens still live there? What does it …
Fund For Teachers
As the month of May approaches, so does my fellowship with the Fund for Teachers Organization! I am excited to explore the bridges in the U.K. to allow the students at my school to also explore their community and the world beyond. Being a community member in Chattanooga, TN bridges are a large part of …
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