About Me

I started teaching in 2000. I started out with 7th grade math having always thought I wanted to be in high school.  Turns out I was wrong.  I wanted to be a 7th grade teacher.  Funny how things work out.  My first year the four core teachers were on a team and that support system really helped me out especially in the world of teaching where many times you are handed the keys to your classroom, a textbook and told good luck.

The school district went through some redistricting which brought me to the building I am in now which serves 8th and 9th grade. I currently teach a mixture of math classes, mainly Math 8 (your typical 8th grade math class) and Algebra.

Through this blog I hope to improve myself and do more than just get the job done.  I plan on rambling about happenings in my classroom, lesson ideas and other random tidbits.

Between my career and family life, it just doesn't get any better than this!

You can also follow me on Twitter as @jrykse



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