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Teri Parris Ford

MADISON, WISCONSIN

My life as a woman, a mother, a teacher, an artist, and a lover.

Interests: art, mothering, drawing, painting, love, teaching, digital & analog photography, travel and general exploration

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Too Much Information

I started the morning early with some clean up and a bit of paperwork. By 8:30am I made my way to school for the 3rd bi-annual Student Government Electronic Recycle Event. The first was overwhelming and the second, wet. We... Continue reading

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The Pile Up

It was finally Friday. I've been spoiled most of the week having my husband home in the morning. I have hot coffee waiting for me when I wake up. It makes the mornings kind of wonderful with him around. We... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Conference Champs

Today was another busy day that seemed to go on non-stop until I fell into bed at 11pm. I did get a bit of time to have a nice dinner with my husband which was the high light of the... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Well Rounded

After another pretty normal Wednesday, I ran home to get Balt, run a few errands, go to the dog park and came home to find everyone had eaten on their own, so I made myself a quesadilla with lots of... Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Awards and Punishment

I've been walking to work in the morning in order to get in early. It makes for quite an enjoyable morning. No yelling at anyone to hurry up. No blaming anyone for being late. This morning I had to get... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Passing the Torch

Today was a crazy, shortened schedule Monday. My student teacher had 2 different presentations so I was unable to run off during prep time to do much since we had to go over them. We celebrated Melissa's birthday which was... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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My Happy Mother's Day

Balt and I got up at 6am. I went out for coffee for my husband and I. I could not resist grabbing the girls "Mother's Day donuts" to help celebrate me! By 7am, we were out walking the dog. It... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Cool Weekend

I woke up early with Balt, went and got coffee and spent some time with my husband enjoying the early morning. Around 8am I set out for Brookfield. Monika had a 10am game. It started out nice but by half... Continue reading

Posted May 11, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Is it really Friday?

Yesterday was Jessi's half birthday and she made sure to celebrate. A student in my class asked if that was something we did in our family and I had to admit we celebrate whatever we want to in our family.... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Rainy Thursday

The day started early and comfortable for a nice walk with Balt. It started to sprinkle as soon as we got back. Monika had an early meeting, so I got to work early. I like getting to work early. Yesterday... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Teacher Appreciation Week

Yesterday was National Teacher Appreciation Day and I celebrated with a free burrito for dinner. Today parents put on a huge breakfast spread for all teachers at Memorial and my student TA got me a starbucks cup. Once I started... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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A Facebook Find

Imagine finding out on facebook that your child has just graduated from college. That was my facebook find for today! Erika's status this afternoon was, "Lololol I graduated from MATC today!" along with the picture above of her tassel (I... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Catching my breath

PCT/Backyard Mondays go by quickly. I ran out during my 3rd hour prep to pick up the softball posters I made for the team and lights that got forgotten at the prom. During my 5th hour prep I did paperwork... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Uploading with my feet up.

I went to bed past 1:30am and at 6:30, Balt was ready to get up and go. We got up around 7am and I started uploaded Prom photos. I went back and put more photos on yesterday's blog post. Balt... Continue reading

Posted May 5, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Prom, Prom, Prom

That's all there was time for today. I took Balt into work with me this morning and we walked around the school looking for an open door. When we found one, the two of us ran as fast as we... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Get Ready!

Today was a high energy, hectic day. The weather was cold and rainy and kids were excited and energetic. I did my best to be as productive as possible without feeling stressed. There is so much to do. After school... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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It's Cold Again

Today was another crazy busy day. I started the morning dropping Balt off at daycare and going into take pictures of the senior scholarship breakfast. My student teacher had a demo and observation during 2nd, after a quick review I... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Quality & Quantity of Life

This has got to be my most stressful week in the school year and I'm happy to report, I'm doing okay. The week leading up to Prom is stressful mostly because of the pressure of "it better be good" from... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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A Taste of Summer

We had a high of 86 by 4pm. The day was just GRAND!! It was a wonderful day for a track meet and a soccer game. Both were away, so I made it to Jessi's meet. She ran the mile... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Very Nice

Today was one of those crazy fast Backyard/PCT Mondays. We sold about 20 tickets during lunch today with the hopes of selling at least 500, it's a slow start for a quick day, but kids forget and people procrastinate. My... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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A Time Warp

It was a perfect Sunday. My husband & I started the day with coffee and some news. We ventured out for a walk with Balt, who was very pokey. I made breakfast for everyone. We are all loving the mild... Continue reading

Posted Apr 28, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Tickets go on sale on Monday!

I started the morning early with Balt. We woke up "dad" and headed out for Indian Lake after a Starbucks run for breakfast. It is my favorite warm weather Saturday morning activity! Balt even went swimming (see my vine below).... Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Chicago; Millennium Park & The Art Institute

You could not ask for a better Spring day to take a group of high school kids to Millennium Park! It was amazing. For the past 3 years I have organized an annual April Chicago trip with the French teacher... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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Opening

Our 17th annual photo show opened today. It features the most student photos ever, I believe. Now that we are moving to mostly digital production, our students are producing more photos. Included among the photos are two of mine from... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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History of Hysteria

I have always found it very interesting that historically, hysteria referred to a medical condition particular to women and thought to be caused by a disturbed uterus. Symptons ranged from panic attacks to a tendency to cause trouble. Of course... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2013 at Teri Parris Ford's Blog

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