Some tips for teachers and parents for helping each other and students with the “hard” stressors. I was having a conversation with one of my best friends recently about her child and middle school. As we talked through her experiences,… Read More »Supporting Others Through Their Stress
Thinking back on the year and reading a few blog posts made me realize how busy 2022 has been. In a good way for me. I was hopeful for normal. Despite the busy day-to-day, I was intentional with working towards… Read More »Reflecting on One Hopeful Year
How many of you were thinking you should have done one more task before leaving school recently? Or, felt like you should have done more work while at home over the weekend? Whether school-related or personal, I’m guilty of feeling… Read More »Supporting Teachers During ALL Times!
Tips for New Teachers, Mentors, and ALL Teachers A new school year is coming soon for many students and teachers as August and September are quickly approaching. Excitement, curiosity, apprehension, and concern are just some of the emotions I hear… Read More »The Hope for a Normal School Year
The school year is wrapping up for many, and summer break is upon us. Take a minute to stop and celebrate the school year. Recall all the great things that have happened! Here are a few tips to guide you… Read More »Celebrate the School Year
Well, I am a month into the NEW year and just now getting to blog posts. I thought I would continue my once a month post and then I got busy with learning a lot of NEW things. That brings… Read More »New Year: New Goals, New Words
I just recently finished teaching my first college course and loved it. Why? It wasn’t just one person or thing that made me enjoy it. There were many. The students – prospective educators who were passionate about becoming teachers –… Read More »It’s the Little Things That Can Make a Big Impact
Are you Team Turkey or Team Santa? Some have already started putting up their Christmas decorations-even weeks ago. I did reward some of my editing work by putting up my Christmas village in my office. It is the first time… Read More »Perception of Team Turkey or Team Santa
Look around you as you walk down the street or you take a drive. Words are everywhere. Scroll through facebook or twitter and you’ll see more words. In particular, I find phrases and quotes to be what strikes my interest.… Read More »The Power of Words
My birthday month is here! I am almost 39. If I were to take the same path I did with 29, then I would be dreading turning 40. Hopefully, I can try to keep that from happening by taking a… Read More »The Countdown is ON!