I logged into my bank account on Friday morning and realized that things were not at all what they should be. Someone had made charges to my account, and the […]
I am a work in progress. So, I write. Read Post »
Mojo is the moment when we do something that’s purposeful, powerful, and positive and the rest of the world recognizes it. -Marshall Goldsmith Summertime is the perfect time to fill
Fill Your Mojo This Summer Read Post »
Just wait Allyson. The storm will pass. I came home and noticed a towel in a strange place…under an artificial plant on my favorite little side table. Hmmm… Upon further
Just wait, the storm will pass Read Post »
I am normally not a fan of tears in school. It breaks my heart to see our students sad or hurt. However, on this very last day of school, I
This is not a good-bye, this is a thank you Read Post »
Two boys…one is gregarious and loving. He gives spontaneous compliments and is a great conversationalist. The other doesn’t smile often. With this second boy, one cannot see what is beneath
Just Love Them…Every One of Them Read Post »
To me, 40 is… Going from “what do I have to do?” to “what do I get to do?” Embracing mistakes rather than being embaressed of them Figuring out how
Welcome to my life 40, I think you will like it here! Read Post »
That kid doesn’t want to learn. My colleague hates change, she won’t ever listen to my idea. He didn’t even look at me as he walked down the hall. Why
To assume or not to assume? Read Post »
I got this feeling inside my bones… Got that sunshine in my pocket… I can’t stop the feeling, just dance dance dance A friend sent me this song the day it
Hey Justin Timberlake, I can’t stop the feeling either! Read Post »
This time of year I am always reminded what a beautiful gift summer is to educators. Not just because of the beach time, time to rest and rejuvenate our passion for
Summer: Our Beautiful “Do Over” Read Post »
Suffering from sleepy eyes, shuffling feet, depletion of patience reservoir, general irritableness? You are not alone! Your students are feeling this way too. You have worked hard this year, stretched
Feeling dog tired, worn out? Students are too. Read Post »
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