Welcome to my blog! My name is Jo Lee, and I am thrilled to share my journey and insights as a veteran teacher with you. With 24 years of experience in the classroom, I have had the pleasure of teaching all elementary grades except for Kindergarten. My teaching career has taken me through public schools, charter schools, and even an online charter school in three different states, providing me with a diverse and rich background in education.

Over the years, I have encountered a wide range of classroom environments and have used, and been successful, with many classroom management techniques. But I confess…after spending nine years teaching for an online charter school, my classroom management skills (for brick and mortar schools) was sadly lacking. Times (as they say) are a changin…

My blog is dedicated to sharing my exploration of new techniques and tricks I have discovered and how they work in my second grade class. Whether you're a new teacher looking for guidance or a seasoned educator seeking fresh ideas, I hope my experiences can offer valuable insights and inspiration.