Rebecca Tessarolo

Think back to your middle school self. If you have a kid who just went through middle school, compare your diverse experiences. Would you...

When I showed up to school this past Friday with my carry-on suitcase, my students were alarmed I was leaving them forever. So, I'm not...

As you could imagine, traveling can be terrifying in a foreign country. Here are a few Do's and Don't I learned throughout our Rotorua...

Welcome to Whakarewarewa! (I'm looking at the sign and I still don't know if I spelt that right) Here is a village currently residing 25...

The post we've all been waiting for...the famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves! We've all seen the pictures on Facebook and shared them with...

aka The Auckland Zoo. My two other Americans expressed interest in hiking Rangitoto Island, but logistically, it didn't work out....

This week, I chose to develop a few lessons about the United States. I didn't choose this topic because thought it was the most...

Yesterday, I was approached by my host teacher about attending a Dhfjsfdjskfndsjk Course. Trying to take advantage of all my...

Aside from Hawaii in 2014, this was my first island excursion! My two friends from America and I have been trying to take the ferry the...

Because my teacher is not only the Block's leader, but also the Deputy Principal, she is relieved from her duty as a classroom teacher...

Grandma, I know you're reading this because "Dancing with the Stars" is in the title. Well, fun fact, Johnny, who's the big shot and, so...

Growing up with no experience (or really, any knowledge) on these two sports, I thought it would be in my best interest to do some...

Every Monday, I attend Kapa Haka, which is Māori's performing arts. I'm joined by about 40 Year 7/8 girls and 2 boys while learning from...

Ok. For those who know me, you can infer my fear for this field trip began escalating the moment I received the news of our field trip to...

Two weekends into my trip abroad, my grandma comes to visit for a bit in between her busy schedule! A few weeks before my graduation...

This week I had the privilege of attending a course on students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I have had plenty of preparation in...

While student teaching in the states, I kept a vlog (video + blog = vlog) everyday after school reflecting on each day. I was required to...

My first Saturday in NZ and it is raining. However, it was the perfect excuse for a relaxing day in. I slept in til about 10AM and came...

"What do you do?" "I'm a 4th grade teacher!" "Aw, how lovely!" "What do you do?" "I teach middle school math" "Oh, no. I'm so sorry."...

Prior to my first year at university, I had refused to eat salad because of the various textures. Trying new things terrified me as I was...