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2 Easy Ways to get Enthusiastic for this Fall

Summer is almost over. Can you believe that? It aches my heart to even think about it. Yet, when I consider this upcoming fall, I feel myself being completely and utterly excited beyond words! Why? Why do I feel so thrilled? Even though we’re in the midst of a pandemic and I don’t know whatContinue reading “2 Easy Ways to get Enthusiastic for this Fall”

God Values You & Your Students

We’ve all been there. We’ve all experienced those moments where we’ve felt so wrapped up in lesson plans & grading that we couldn’t catch our breath. We’ve questioned our positive impact on our class and neglected our own personal rest & growth. We’ve all felt drained, unseen, unnoticed, & perhaps even unloved at times. IContinue reading “God Values You & Your Students”

How to Keep Teaching When You Don’t Feel Like It

One of my best friends is going through a pretty rough time at work. She’s absolutely fabulous with children and such a hard worker. She’s endlessly devoting every day to her kids. Yet she’s experiencing that drained feeling. You know the kind. The one where you’ve given all of yourself with nothing left. We allContinue reading “How to Keep Teaching When You Don’t Feel Like It”

New Year>>New Vibes>> New You

This week marks the back to school week for readied teachers, reluctant students, relieved parents, and refreshed faculty. Everyone is hitting the ground running. Lessons are being planned. Lunches are being served. Papers are being assigned. 2020 school year is here and it’s time we made things happen! Now, what am I proposing to doContinue reading “New Year>>New Vibes>> New You”

10 Entertaining Ways to Pass the Time while you heal your broken arm

Let’s be real it’s hard to find fun things to do while you’re waiting for your arm to heal up. This past week, I was in a serious(almost life threatening) car accident. Although it was quite shaking, we were all just thankful that we were able to see each other again. Everyone was safe. EveryoneContinue reading “10 Entertaining Ways to Pass the Time while you heal your broken arm”

How to Battle Chronic Illness while Tackling Teaching

Okay guys, I’m seriously writing this blog post while laying flat on my back, out of commission, in total pain. Why? Because I have a hereditary disease called sickle beta thalassemia. At no fault of my own, my body breaks down and experiences high amounts of fatigue and pain. My body, unable to produce/regulate it’sContinue reading “How to Battle Chronic Illness while Tackling Teaching”

Teachers, sometimes it’s okay to take a break from teaching

As teachers, our time, talents, and energy are constantly put into our students and our classroom. We pour ourselves into our teaching and allow it to become our passion, our drive, and our heart. I know that, personally, even when I go shopping, it’s as if I see tons of toys as visuals for futureContinue reading “Teachers, sometimes it’s okay to take a break from teaching”

Put Yourself to Bed

Have you been that older sibling who had to follow orders when mom or dad said, “Go put your brother(or sister) to bed.” You had to help them put on their pajamas, brush their teeth, and read them a story until they feel asleep. Or perhaps you were like me, the younger sibling, who gotContinue reading “Put Yourself to Bed”