Position, Velocity, and Acceleration

Today in my AP Calculus class, I tried something that I never have before. Attending an AP Calculus professional development, I learned a neat way to teach position, velocity, and the effect of acceleration on the speed of a particle.

I used what I learned and my students said that it really helped them learn the concepts and effects of acceleration.

We are continuing to work really hard. AP CALCULUS RULES!!!

AP Calculus

I am so glad to be teaching such a smart bunch of AP Calculus students. EVERYONE is working hard and doing great. I just finished grading one of their tests and everyone did fine. I am so excited! Let's all keep up the hard work and it WILL pay off at the end.

Go Big Blue!

As you all probably know, I am a huge Kentucky Wildcat fan. A friend from church invited me to go watch the Auburn - Kentucky football game this past Saturday. I accepted and froze my butt off, but had a good time. Sorry to all of the Auburn fans out there. Kentucky has a decent football team I guess, however I am definitely looking forward to the basketball season this year. GO BLUE!

Sonny's Hair Cut

Sonny got a haircut yesterday. They had to shave the top of his head and his tail because of matted hair. The spots on his back is where he had a skin infection and his hair grew back darker. This was his color when he was a pup, so I am hoping that his hair will eventually change back to the light color soon.

Severe Weather

Last week severe storms went through Tompkinsville, KY (this is my hometown). The National Weather Service looked at the damage and came to the conclusion that the wind damage constituted an F2 tornado. It damaged some trees and fences on our farm. Here are some pictures of the damage. It also ripped the roof off of two neighboring houses.

The Weekend

We had a wonderful weekend together. I loved all of the rain and thunder and lightening.

AP Calculus

Glad to say that my AP Calculus class is coming along smoothly. Seems like every year the students get better and better. I believe we are doing a great job preparing students to do well in Calculus.

A big thumbs up to ALL the other math teachers at CCHS for their hard work. It is making a difference.

Addison Talking on Phone

Addison loves to play like she is talking on the phone. Roll Tide!

Our new dishwasher!

Addison washing dishes.

Our Newest Pet

Ms. Kitty posing for a picture. Wonder what she is trying to get into?

Addie Rocking

Last night Addison decided to rock herself.

Addison Pictures

Addison enjoying herself in the water at the Tennessee Aquarium. She had a wonderful time.

New Washing Machine

We went Friday night and bought a new washer and dryer. They delivered it Sunday. We really like it.

Washing Machine Troubles

Wednesday we had water all over our hardwoods down the hall and onto the carpet in our bedroom. Seems as if the washing machine decided to upchuck water. Oh, by the way water was also streaming down the ceiling in our garage. Anyone know of a good brand of washing machines?