I dreamed that I could have a unicorn. She, this particular unicorn, would be pregnant and soon I'd have the start of a glory. (Glory being a heard of unicorns.) So, to that, in my own way, I could bring magic back to the world. Now, I don't want to own a unicorn because whoContinue reading "A unicorn"
Grow? Grow! Grow.
I've started teaching English at a new school, in a new district. It's been a month and twelve days. Each day has been it's own gift and call. Most of the gifts I've found in those days have been in the people that I work with. Those that I work with help tell me whereContinue reading "Grow? Grow! Grow."
New Year Intentions
Ever since 2020, I’ve made mind maps to dive into what I wanted to invite into my life. I don’t believe in manifesting each desire I have, but I do buy into having an image, word, or list posted somewhere to ground me when I’m worried, push me forward when I’m lost, and remind meContinue reading "New Year Intentions"
With you
With youat the edge,toes in the water,hands clasped.The sun passes behindthe clouds.I nuzzle you. Flowers on my walk This is before.Before my mouth hasknown yours.Before we held each othernaked in my lavender sheets. The wind picks upAnd I slide my feet betweenyours.I don’t feel cold in yourarms.You lean in andthis won’t be thelast time ourContinue reading "With you"
A thank you note
I'm writing a thank you note to myself. I've been through a lot this year. So saying, "Thank You!" feels like an uplifting thing to do. Dearest Danielle, Prioritizing yourself has been your mission. Self-care has certianly kicked your butt. I never knew how hard it was to actually care for a human being, especiallyContinue reading "A thank you note"
Warmth
I had an interview today. It went well. I'm still processing the experience of it. The feeling I had when I walked away was warmth. I did pretty remarkably well in all of the areas that I was put through. The lesson in front of students, the interview, the tour. I asked questions, was responsive,Continue reading "Warmth"
It’s nearly fall.
It’s nearly fall. The maple leaves are turning pink. They’re brightening into a red that cuts the sky, like striking a match. The flame of fall. The patterned quilt of leaves tuck in the valley. Making ready for winter. The chill caresses your neck and cheeks, tugs on your scarf. The simmering sun has brokenContinue reading "It’s nearly fall."
To teach or not to teach
That is the question. I'm a licensed ELA teacher, working in the upper Midwest. (That's the closest-location-wise that I'm going to give out to the blog-o-sphere. Sorry, not here to spoil personal secrets with y'all.) I've worked primarily with middle school aged students and at charter schools. I've worked in district schools. I've worked abroad.Continue reading "To teach or not to teach"
Who am I, anyway?
Someone who is on a journey of self-discovery, self-advocacy, and self-love. That's the short answer anyway. I'm not entirely sure what to put here, since this is both my professional and personal website. Eventhough the name of this is "daniellekochcom.wordpress.com". I know, it would have been simpler to go with daniellekoch.wordpress.com. I had all theContinue reading "Who am I, anyway?"
Danielle Koch 