Carie Juettner

Poem in Visions International

Last March, I took myself on an “Artist Date” to Oakwood Cemetery, where I spent the afternoon writing poetry in the sunshine between tombstones, and I’m proud to announce that one of those poems recently found a home in Visions International, a journal of poetry from around the world. Today, I’d like to share itContinue reading “Poem in Visions International”

Adventures in Subbing, Part 2: The Advantages of Not Knowing Anything

I recently started substitute teaching, and it became obvious from my first day on the job that I don’t know ANYTHING. Yesterday, in Part 1 of Adventures in Subbing, I wrote about the disadvantages of not knowing anything. If you missed the post, you should read it, especially the part where I convince myself thatContinue reading “Adventures in Subbing, Part 2: The Advantages of Not Knowing Anything”

Adventures in Subbing, Part 1: The Disadvantages of Not Knowing Anything

I’ve recently started substitute teaching. I taught seventh grade for thirteen years, and I currently work part time in an elementary school library, but subbing is a whole different ballgame. Schools are in desperate need of subs. When teachers get sick or have to stay home with a sick child or go out of townContinue reading “Adventures in Subbing, Part 1: The Disadvantages of Not Knowing Anything”