October 3, 2019 Dear Families, As an English teacher, I find words fascinating. They paint landscapes. Open doors. Close minds. Speak truth. Spread kindness and break hearts. Sometimes words speak volumes. Other times, words clutter the air like Charlie Brown's teacher. Words possess unspeakable power. All words. Growing up, I looked forward to Saturday morning … Continue reading Power Words

October 3, 2019 Education is a difficult path. So many times the challenges out number the wins. And wins often take years to see. Last night was a HUGE win! I had the honor of catching up with a student from my first class 27 years ago. He survived my first year learning curve. The … Continue reading The Blinking Red Light