KJ Eastwick
Slightly crazy writer and passionate educator for those who struggle
Welcome
Welcome to my website. This is an eclectic collection of my interests; poetry on any topic, writing of novellas and soon to be a whole lot of information on teaching with a focus on those students that struggle (regardless of the reasons why).
I hope you enjoy your exploration.
Cross stitch border collie
A beginners stop motion animation of a counted cross stitch
18. Exercise buddy day
Day 18 – walking with a companion today
17. Funeral Party
Day 17. It was my student’s funeral today – I thought I would be fine but some days life is just too hard.
13 – 16 Nothing days
Days 13 to 16 were not impressive on the exercise count.
Something familiar
Something familiar Speaks to my soul In a world that I am not used to. So many little things I struggle to learn To adjust and adapt each day Relief I walked into a public library I could have been back at home The…
Autism Related Information
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is a life long condition that is characterized by social communication deficits and repetitive behaviors. As one of my students put it – “My brain is wired differently.” Autism is a spectrum which means that a person with Autism can…
Novellas
I write lots of Novellas – it seems to be a length that suits me. My problem is I don’t like editing them, although I am attempting to get better at it. Self publishing on my site is a way to encourage that.
Burnt Out
My heart starts racing I can feel the hate Hate of my workplace But not my workmates. Every day a new thing To bring the anxiety on An argument between Admin Another edict to follow. I do my best each day And appreciate the…
USA vs Aus School rules
I go to enrol a child in school And groan at the thought of the school handbook But as I delve into it’s pages I feel my shock and awe growing In Australia, no more a glance Weaponry is banned at school Drugs are…
FACELESS
You don’t notice These students Silently hiding Facing you In the classroom. They sit Neat and tidy Their manners On show Doing everything To hide In plain sight. They dutifully Copy down notes Make you think That they are doing The work. But inside…
