Struggling in math has been my greatest asset as a math teacher.
Author Archives: Melody McAllister
Born To Fly
Hanging around my house, you might get annoyed with me after hearing THAT SONG for the twentieth time. When a song’s lyrics and sound resonate with me, I just have to learn the words, know its background and artist, see its video, and understand its entire context. I’m a bit much 😉 when good music …
It’s Okay To Change
It’s okay to change. It’s okay to grow. They are depending on it.
Red Hands
He threw open the door, ran hard up the stairs, and didn’t come back down. The water started running in the tub for a few minutes and then silence. My oldest took the baby and I went upstairs to investigate. What I found sent me into angry-mom mode instantly. Red paint on the carpet, on …
Making Time for Family in the Digital Age
We need to know how to use tech in our homes and classrooms in a way that bridges us with the people in front of us….
The Power of Connection
Sincerity breeds deeper connections.
Positive, Self-Talk Can Transform Our Lives: And We ARE Worth It!
I’ll work for a healthier body, but I don’t want to erase who I am to reach some image of beauty that was never meant for me.
Structural Racism
I don’t always do a great job of having conversations on social media about race. Many times it’s because my emotions get in the way. But one thing I do well is sharing my experiences as I learn. It’s important to me because I am an ally for my Friends of Color and Students of …
Life After Loss: What Miscarriage Has Shown Me
“Please, God, I do not want to lose him. But God if I have to lose him, I know You will be with me every moment through this.”
Outta My League: Where I Choose To Be
Do you ever feel completely out of your depth? Out on a limb? In over your head? I do all the time. In fact, when I returned to full time teaching in 2015, after a three year absence of staying home with my children, TobyMac’s song Beyond Me was my anthem. Returning to work was …
