A Love Letter to My ClassroomsAfter nearly a decade of teaching, I decided to walk away. When I saw the $45,000 salary listed on my ten year contract and reflected on my…Aug 10, 2024Aug 10, 2024
Wading Through the Aftermath of SuicideFive months ago a dear friend of mine committed suicide. They are now unalive. They had a reverse birthday. Using that word is…Sep 23, 2023A response icon1Sep 23, 2023A response icon1
5 Simple Travel Tips You’ll Want To Pass AlongAs a teacher, I live for summer. Getting to travel rejuvenates my soul, gives me inspiration, and keeps me curious about the world around…Aug 6, 2023Aug 6, 2023
5 Books To Get You Back Into ReadingAs a teacher, I do a lot of reading for work. Most of what I do to prepare for daily lessons requires reading, whether that’s reading…Apr 5, 2023A response icon1Apr 5, 2023A response icon1
My Velveteen Rabbit JourneyHow therapy is helping me cope with anxiety and become more authentic.Mar 26, 2023A response icon2Mar 26, 2023A response icon2
Rory Gilmore is the Anti-HeroI started high school the year “Gilmore Girls” finished their seventh and final season. Reruns were on cable daily and it quickly became my…Mar 21, 2023A response icon1Mar 21, 2023A response icon1
RE-Defining 30If you would’ve asked me ten years ago what I pictured for my life at the age of 30, I would’ve described what many probably dream of…Mar 14, 2023A response icon1Mar 14, 2023A response icon1
The Year of Cancer2021 was the year my uncle was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, my dad started treatment for early stages of prostate cancer, and I…Mar 7, 2023A response icon1Mar 7, 2023A response icon1
Published inEduCreateTeach for America’s Toll On My Mental HealthThe book that has most impacted my life is Relentless Pursuit: A Year in the Trenches with Teach for America by Donna Foote. It was how I…Feb 26, 2023Feb 26, 2023
All Students Struggle With WritingThe top 5 writing challenges my students face and how I support them.Feb 19, 2023A response icon1Feb 19, 2023A response icon1
