Last night was the first night my husband and I spent in our new home. We closed on the house two weeks ago but have spent almost every minute since, either renovating (the 90s were a great era for many […]

This weekend I had the pleasure of getting together with a group of ladies that I worked with when I first moved to Florida and began my teaching career. I don’t think there are enough positive words to convey the […]

Thursday was “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day”. This day kind of sneaks up on me every year as it is not usually on my calendar yet every year I think to myself, “Why doesn’t this happen more […]

I’m one of the lucky ones, mine does and it will even further this upcoming year. This past Monday I found myself realizing another source of inspiration as I was watching The Voice. A little odd because I don’t typically […]

April is one of my favorite times of the year-for now. It’s not because it’s our anniversary or because it’s our nephew’s birthday, but because it’s the time of the year that my students get to begin working on their […]

My husband and I just returned from some time away in the British Virgin Islands and I just finished one of my favorite parts of our travels together, journaling about the trip. Today marks my husband and I’s one year […]

Last week I was honored. I had the honor of supporting one of my former students in pursuing his passion. With his mother’s permission, I wanted to share a bit about this experience. A few things that come to mind […]

Two exciting events are approaching at the end of April. 1. My intern’s time in our classroom is coming to an end. Clarification, sad for our students and for myself because she’s extremely talented. But exciting for her because now […]

As I remain in my pjs a little longer this morning, I’m reminded of how lucky I am to get these periodic breaks throughout the year. But like I say every year, I believe everyone should be entitled to the […]

Ask any kid their favorite thing about school and I’d guess somewhere around 90% will say P.E., lunch, or recess (if they’re lucky enough to have it). Ask that same kid what they remember learning from their last year at […]