Ok. I am an Alcornite, but I must admit Jackson State University Project MAST program for Science teachers is refreshing.  This is my second day and all is well.I have met wonderful people from mostly Mississippi. My room mate is Nancy, and she is a hoot. I never met anyone like her. Her realness and humor is awakening. She teaches high school Biology, and coincidental we are friends with another female teacher who use to work in my district. 

So far I have received a Lab Quest yesterday, and it is wonderful. Tonite we will met to explore its many features. Today, we created a blog with Dr. Cooper to share our experiences with Project MAST. I am a little home sick meaning I miss my kids and my daily routines back home. Sleep doesn't come easy in the dorm rooms because I toss and turn all nite after Nancy falls to sleep. I haven't been able to watch the Celtics in the playoff because the cable in my room only gets local channels. The presenter this morning, Mrs. Waltrop, is a seasoned teacher with loads of knowledge about the new Common Core curriculum and Understanding by Design lesson plan templates. 

I only expect great things from this program although I thought known could compare to a similar program called ATOMS which I attended at MSU last year with Dr. Barbara Latiner.  Expect me to update regularly with pictures and daily experiences from the program at JSU.  Peace