What Is Communication?
My daughter doesn’t know how to communicate. I’ll never forget that day. It was early on in my career as...
It’s Way Too Quiet!
There is something to say about peace and quiet. And, as parents of busy, active, vocal kids, we relish those moments. But, as parents of busy, active, vocal kids, we recognize that quiet can also mean one of two other things…
First Day Of School
We hear the old adage, “time flies” all of the time. It is used in reference to kids growing older, grandbabies getting bigger, years and months passing by way to fast, and, of course, summer.
Summer Survival Kit
Summer is in full effect. Summer heat, summer school, summer fun, summer vacations and summer activities are in full swing; hiking, traveling, exploring, picnics, beach,...
A Fitting End
The 2017-2018 school year has officially come to an end for me. I like to use this time to reflect… how did I do as...
Processing Disorder?
She came to me as a pint-sized dynamo! A kindergartner with all kinds of personality and an attitude to go right along with it. At...
In Honor Of
The unofficial start to summer, today we celebrate Memorial Day. A holiday filled with BBQs, picnics, family fun, high school baseball championships, and more, we...
What’s Your Superpower?
I was enjoying the June 2018 issue of the California Educator when I came across this statement, “It’s a fact: all educators possess superpowers.” It...
A Mother’s Day Tribute
Many women do noble things, but a mother surpasses them all. So I write today to honor and offer up this tribute to mothers and...
What Do You See?
In years past, teaching students with severe disabilities was usually limited to “functional” activities: such as learning to go to...