Do I Need To Be Concerned?
I think teachers would all agree that there is never a dull moment working with kids… with or without disabilities. Often times, my student’s abilities...
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,...
Changing The Narrative
I was working on this blog post when, once again, the news hit me, and I thought this is why we need to change the narrative. I am specifically referring to the woman who called…
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...
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...
A Teaching Moment
I grew up with a mom who taught my brother, sister and I to never stare, to never tease, and to never treat a person...
What Do You See?
In years past, teaching students with severe disabilities was usually limited to “functional” activities: such as learning to go to the bathroom, to feed ones...
Almost The End
For teachers all across America, the school year is winding down, and for some, it can’t come soon enough! I have spoken with a few...