I never want to feel as badly about myself as I did on December 6th ever again. I remember the day vividly. Our state principals’ conference had wrapped up and […]

You guys have asked great questions about The Serendipity Journal! This is my first foray into fiction chapter books for middle grades students and the process has been so much

At a recent meeting, one of our teachers was talking about the benefits of doing a systematic check-in with students after recess. The process is simple–students have a little slip

I will not have a legacy. I realize that when my future grandchildren or maybe great-grandchildren are no longer here, neither will be the memory of me. I am but

Music fills my soul and evokes emotions that can stir me to tears, make me dance with glee, and everything in between. I have a soundtrack for every part of

The other day I asked my 18-year-old son this age-old question, “Why did I have to drag you out of bed every single day for school, yet I don’t even

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou I feel closest to my mom when

Ever have one of those moments where you think, Oh pickles, I think I just really screwed up?  No? Just me? Like many educators, I renew my certifications in the

I have a streak of approximately 12,775 days wearing glasses or contacts. I haven’t missed one day since I got my glasses back in third grade. Not impressed? How about