So I don't typically ask for anything from my readers or much from even my friends or family. However, I currently have a large donorschoose project out there to fund a professional development for myself. I have been researching mindfulness and its effects on kids and I want to take a 200+ hour training on … Continue reading Creating Peace
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A Story of Why I Teach
As I am back at work this week and going through my classroom as well as sitting through the endless professional development sessions, I keep reflecting on why I teach. I keep finding items from past students and looking forward to my new incoming students. I'm trying to maintain my focus this year and put … Continue reading A Story of Why I Teach
Fear and Ignorance Around Refugees
If you keep silent, you lose your right to exist." -Ziauddin Yousafzai My mind has been racing a lot lately. With all of the crazy going on in the world I often worry. I'm passionate about working with refugees. These are people who have fled horrible situations, some who have endured unspeakable things, and are … Continue reading Fear and Ignorance Around Refugees
How the Spark Returned
Ten months ago, I wrote about how I was burned out on teaching in this post: Why My Fire Burned Out. Yesterday, I found myself looking at Education Master's degree programs and even in the future, Doctorate degree programs in education and human development. That doesn't sound like someone who is planning on leaving the profession … Continue reading How the Spark Returned
Confessions of A Likely Spinster 