I used to be...now...

I used to be marbles rolling every which way; now I'm marbles rolling mostly in the same direction.

I used to be a gale-force wind; now I'm a stiff breeze.

I used to tell it slant; now I tell it straight(er).

I used to um, uh, lose my train of thought; now I uh, um--

I used to carry my school work home in a huge cardboard box; now I carry my school work home in a huge Google Drive.

I used to think I was teaching my favorite students; now I think I'm teaching my favorite students. Happens every year.

I used to teach poetry; now I share poetry.

I used to be chartreuse; now I'm jade.

I used to be Pop Rocks; now I'm Life Savers.

1985 - My second year of teaching.

I used to be chin-deep in student writing; now I'm up to my elbows. 

I used to dog-paddle; now I sidestroke. 

Day 29: How have you changed as an educator since you first started?

Reflection: I'd love to hear what some of you used to be...are now. Please share!