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Kristen Koppers
Educator / Writer / Blogger / Speaker
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‘Tis the season
The legends, the stories, and the myths We’ve all heard the legends, stories, and even fairytales of people who are wealthy helping the...

Kristen Koppers
Dec 8, 20203 min read


Ignorance has no place here
No words can really describe my feelings at this point from reading social media posts to watching the events as they unfold on the news....

Kristen Koppers
Jun 1, 20203 min read


A Letter to my Students:
Because I am not able to say goodbye to my seniors in person, I've decided to write a virtual letter to all my seniors to encourage them...

Kristen Koppers
May 7, 20202 min read


It Just Is...
Ever get the thought that you are the only one where bad luck seems to follow you everywhere or the ultimate question, "why me?" I wish...

Kristen Koppers
Apr 28, 20204 min read


Covid19 blog
Originally, I was not going to write a blog about homeschooling my own 10-year old while still trying to be available to teach my...

Kristen Koppers
Mar 20, 20204 min read


United We Stand, Divided We Fall
I lived through chicken pox, measles, bird flu, H1N1, Y2K, 9-11, the end of the world (at least 3 times already) and other natural...

Kristen Koppers
Mar 15, 20202 min read


It’s Responsibility not a punishment
Being a teacher is not easy as some may think. Besides the lesson planning, the meetings, and the dreadful seating chart, the assignments...

Kristen Koppers
Mar 2, 20203 min read


My Father, My Hero
Even though it’s been eight years, it seems like it’s been forever. At 3 am, I received a phone call indicating that my father passed...

Kristen Koppers
Feb 26, 20202 min read


Focusing on Creativity in the Classroom
I must admit that being a creative teacher in secondary education is not easy as some may think. From my point of view, I want to make...

Kristen Koppers
Feb 21, 20202 min read


KO - Round 1
Like many people, I made my new year's resolution, focused on the positive aspects to the new year, and couldn't wait to make an...

Kristen Koppers
Jan 27, 20202 min read


Life is too short ...
It’s amazing how a person is here one day and the next there is an empty hole in your life. Almost 8 years ago, I lost my dad to stage 4...

Kristen Koppers
Jan 12, 20201 min read


No More Broken Promises
Last year, I was working on my kickboxing and body combat moves to help maintain my physique. It's been a long road from coming from...

Kristen Koppers
Jan 2, 20202 min read


#Oneword2020
For the last two years, I’ve focused on not only one word to describe the upcoming new year but focus on a positive change. However, my...

Kristen Koppers
Dec 30, 20192 min read
‘Twas the night of Christmas
December 25 comes around once a year every year. For different people, the day means something different for everyone. As Christmas is...

Kristen Koppers
Dec 25, 20191 min read


The Things that Keep me up at Night
ANXIETY -- a 7 letter word that can control one's well-being. People tell me to learn to cope with my issues or "just to let it go" or...

Kristen Koppers
Nov 13, 20196 min read


What keeps you up at Night?
First, I do know that it is three o'clock my time and yes, this post woke me up enough to write. I am the type of person who cannot sleep...

Kristen Koppers
Sep 17, 20193 min read


Being Chosen Last - the Hurt Continues
If you are as young as I am, you remember PE class where getting picked last in a game of dodgeball can really mess a kid up. If you were...

Kristen Koppers
Sep 3, 20193 min read


Follow those who inspire you
At first, I was not about social media. My long time friend and colleague encouraged me to use Twitter as a source of information. To...

Kristen Koppers
Aug 7, 20192 min read


The Struggle Within Us All (as educators)
The release of my book came out in July 2019. I was super excited that what I have been working on for the past 4 years actually was...

Kristen Koppers
Aug 7, 20193 min read


Summer Education (for Teachers?)
Before I begin, I have to admit that I started this blog in mid-June and then procrastinated (somewhat) to complete it. June was a...

Kristen Koppers
Jul 7, 20192 min read
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