I still love teaching. Helping kids find their way in something they're trying to learn, getting to know the future generations as peo...

This month I'm writing one post for each letter of the alphabet, all on the theme of "Letters to Dead Writers." You can see...

This month I'm writing one post for each letter of the alphabet, all on the theme of "Letters to Dead Writers." You can se...

May is not my favorite month. This might be a side effect of my day job (teaching middle school), but this month is always a struggle. I...

http://racereadycoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/disappointment-sign.jpg I had a big disappointment a week or so ago. I found a g...

I'm a teacher by day. So, this time of year is very busy for me. I tend to kind of disappear from all social life in mid-August and no...

If you know me now, then it's not that surprising to you if I announce that I am a nerd. I'm not apologizing, just acknowledgin...

I've been feeling that compassion is sorely lacking in the world around me of late, so I was thrilled to learn of this hashtag movement ...

Have you ever read "Oh! The Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Suess? Do you remember the waiting place?  http://educationismylif...

End of Grade Testing is going on in schools across our country right now (or recently finished).  I administered one on Reading today in a m...

“The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.” ― Lao Tzu , Te Tao Ching from: http://coachdawnwrites.com/wp-content/ u...

Friday has gotten complicated around here.  The Mom is exhausted from a week of mom-ing and teaching and would like to sit on the couch ...

http://www.readthespirit.com/religious-holidays-festivals/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2013/04/May-Day-1936-Georgia.jpg Ah, spring.  The...