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, onContinue reading “Red Hands”
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 ofContinue reading “Structural Racism”
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 wasContinue reading “Outta My League: Where I Choose To Be”
Finding Ways Through Math Anxiety
The longer our students face an inability to form necessary connections in their math foundation, the more anxious they feel and will be less likely to ask questions.
#OneMonthGoals Reflection
This past August was my first round of #OneMonthGoals. Read here for how I stumbled upon Michael Matera, Educator and Author of Explore Like a Pirate, and his encouragement to join his movement one month at a time! His goal was different than mine, and others who gave it a go had their own goals.Continue reading “#OneMonthGoals Reflection”