Coffee Cups on Cars
This morning I wandered around sleepily looking for my cell phone. After five minutes, I gave up, made a cup of coffee, and opened up my computer instead. A Facebook...
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How Being a Teacher Has Made Me a Better Mom
I recently learned of some heavy heartache a student of mine is carrying quietly upon his shoulders, along with his backpack and homework. I felt utterly hopeless to...
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Awkward is Awesome
The bulletin board in my high school English classroom reads “Awkward is Awesome.” Posted next to it is a quotation from a neuroscientist about how the brain works....
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Seasons of Change
I cried all the way to work. The harder I tried to suppress the tears, the more stubbornly they forged salty rivers down my cheeks. I missed my kids. Also, I missed the...
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Prepping Kids for Success at School
We have three kids starting school this week: a third grader, a first grader, and a wee little preschooler. In addition, I’m returning to education for the first time...
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