a fresh start...

today was the first day of my 6th year teaching.  i can't believe that i have been 'changing the future of america' that long!  i love that each august i get a fresh start with a new bunch of kiddos.  today was a great day and i love my new class.  i am super excited about this school year!

duncan (with tired head), me, and little p

and here are few pics of my classroom, or my 'home away from home' from the end of august til the beginning of june.  :)