I am very much in love with the greatest man I know. We are pretty much a typical couple except we never got a marriage license and never had a wedding. That's right, folks, we are an interracial, heterosexual couple living together in the South with no intentions of eve… Read full post »

My Reflections on the School Year Cycle

1. I absolutely love that every school year is truly a fresh start. I can't imagine having a job where I had to do the same thing in the same place with the same people week after week after week like an endless merry-go-round.… Read full post »

I'm a fifth grade teacher, a mom, and a lover of reading. Off the top of my head, here's a list of books all kids should read at some time in their lives, but are especially appealing to intermediate readers (approximately grades 4-6). I'm sure I'll think of some gems I've overlooked… Read full post »

Thinking a lot about integrity over the past few days. And courage. It's so, so easy to claim those qualities when all is well, when easy does it. In the midst of conflict, however ... not so much.

 I found myself in an uncomfortable situation last week. Without describing all the… Read full post »

I am many things: mom, wife, friend, teacher, amateur gardener, Facebook addict, and now it looks like I can add blogger to the list. Summer is good for new adventures, especially for teachers like me who barely have time to breathe during the school year. So while I breathe, I'll blog.… Read full post »