The Teacher Said No!
I always tell my para-educators that when they are confronted by people who do not take them at their word, to tell them “the teacher said no” or “go tell/ask the teacher.” That usually seals…
I Love Art
My mom saw my propensity for art when I was six years old and bought me my first drawing/coloring set. I love ceramics, painting, drawing, and so much more! I am just…
A Program That Works!
As teachers, who strive to provide the best education for their students possible, we are always looking for better ways to accomplish this task. One such program, that I absolutely believe…
Wow, That Is So Cool
Field trips are no easy feat for my population of students. There is so much to consider when planning a...
Blame It On The Shoes
It was something about shoes. It wasn’t a particular color or style. It didn’t matter if they were men’s shoes,...
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...
A Teaching Moment
I grew up with a mom who taught my brother, sister and I to never stare, to never tease, and...