The hammering, sawing and drilling next door was more than I could stand. I had planned on a peaceful and relaxing day. …

I help monitor 4 lunch shifts each day. It’s a busy and often loud time but it allows me to see every kid in the school, preK-5. I’m not gonna lie, my feet are tired by the time the last shift is over at 1:15. …

“Balance, It’s About You” This is the time of year when calendars are full. We do the best we can to juggle but oftentimes something gets dropped. More often than not, what gets dropped or neglected is self-care. Yes, we went to the holiday concerts. Yes, we managed to get…

For the past month, I have been sending out a weekly bulletin called 4 For U. It consists of resources that I find provide me with Social and Emotional Support. My hope is that they are to do the same for you. Each bulletin contains 1 blog piece, 1 podcast…

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In the wake of yet another tragedy, educators will be spending time in the coming week trying to help students cope/manage/understand (don’t know if there is a correct verb) all that has taken place. Not a day goes by in which I am not in awe of educators’ ability to…

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These words were bellowed to the crowd by Russell Crowe’s character in Gladiator after he graphically destroyed every opponent that was put before him in the arena. His words, aimed at the audience, were meant to show his disgust at what was sacrificed at the expense of their entertainment. I…