Kate
Kate lives in Iowa City with her husband (Matt) and three kids, ages 7, 5, and 2. She works at the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development at the University of Iowa. She earned her PhD in Curriculum and Supervision in 2012. Prior to working at the University, she taught high school mathematics at many public schools in Iowa. Kate has also coached junior high and high school cheerleading squads for 10 years. Kate has a personal blog http://katedegner.wordpress.com . . . stop by and relive your junior high and high school mathematics classes! (without the anxiety or the homework :) )
A Thanksgiving Meal . . . Thanks to my Favorite Food Bloggers
If you read my last post, you know things can get a little hectic at my house around the holidays. And, although you might not be able to tell from my last post, I...
A Holiday Bucket List
Once school starts my fall/winter season pretty much goes like this . . .
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Say Cheese (without being cheesy!)
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Don’t Let Paper Take Over Your House! 5 Tips for Decluttering Paper
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I Instagrammed my Day and Felt Guilty
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I was...
A Summer Project that Gives Back
I'm no meteorologist, but I think its safe to say we've officially entered severe weather season in the midwest. And while I like watching a thunderstorm roll in as much as the next Iowan...
Herky on Parade…A New Challenge
By now, I'm sure you've spotted a few of the Herkys on Parade around The Corridor (If not, check out ICMB's Guide to Herky on Parade).
Maybe you've even loaded up the kiddos and tried...
Dad’s Turn: My Favorite Father’s Day Gift Idea
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A Great Memorial Day Treat: S’more Rice Krispie Treats
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These are a few of my favorite things . . .
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