This is the introduction to my first ever blog, #RiseTalk. Some would consider this narcissistic, naming a blog and creating a hashtag to play off of my last name, Risedorph, but to me it represents all of my "real talk" moments I have had with my family, friends, students, and, yes, even myself.
Before we get into any more about #RiseTalk, allow me to introduce myself properly. My name is AJ Risedorph (@TeachRisedorph). I am a sports and history enthusiast. I was raised to root for my Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Tigers, Lions, Pistons, and Red Wings. I graduated from IPFW in 2011, so regardless of my love for the Maize and Blue, I am truly a Mastodon at heart.
I am married to a beautiful young lass named Jenna, whom I met through a mutual friend in college. We were blessed to have a daughter 10 1/2 months ago. Her name is Quinlynn Rae. You better believe that much of my blogging will come from my conversations and experiences with those two wonderful people!
Before we get into any more about #RiseTalk, allow me to introduce myself properly. My name is AJ Risedorph (@TeachRisedorph). I am a sports and history enthusiast. I was raised to root for my Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Tigers, Lions, Pistons, and Red Wings. I graduated from IPFW in 2011, so regardless of my love for the Maize and Blue, I am truly a Mastodon at heart.
I am married to a beautiful young lass named Jenna, whom I met through a mutual friend in college. We were blessed to have a daughter 10 1/2 months ago. Her name is Quinlynn Rae. You better believe that much of my blogging will come from my conversations and experiences with those two wonderful people!
I am currently a high school social studies teacher in the small town of Nappanee, IN. I coach basketball and baseball, and I am also a co-sponsor for the school's student council. Without a doubt, there have been a number of #RiseTalk moments in my classes that has been the inspiration for this current undertaking. There is rarely a day that goes by where I do not catch myself thinking about how lucky I am to be apart of a place so special. (Seriously, my school is awesome!)
The concept of #RiseTalk began not long after the phenomena "real talk" took over as the new slang for "you better believe what I'm saying, because I am seriously serious." I first saw it on Twitter and then eventually heard it in conversation among young adolescents. I was lecturing a 7th grade class one day about aiming to be a better person each day. After my winded discussion with the class, one student piped up and said "#RiseTalk." Since then, I have ran with it and haven't looked back.
I cannot gaurantee that everything on here will be inspirational. Some of it may be similar to a "You Know What Really Grinds My Gears" segment from Family Guy. Either way, this blog is about my the experiences. I hope to inspire and entertain you all.
Thanks for reading and enjoy!
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