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Mar 32 min read
March 3, 2024: Collaborative Writing
Collaborative Writing is defined as “the process of creating a written product as a group”. It is not something I have much experience...
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Feb 252 min read
Feb. 25, 2024: The Privilege of Aging
I will be having a milestone birthday this week. One that soundly and clearly puts me in the “senior citizen” category. While aging is a...
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Feb 182 min read
Feb. 18, 2024: School Author Visits
This week I had two more School Author Visits. That is six so far this year, with three more scheduled later in the spring. Even with a...
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Feb 112 min read
Feb. 11, 2024: Unexpected Loss
It has been a tough week at my elementary school this week. Early Monday morning, our principal asked the entire staff to gather in the...
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Feb 42 min read
Feb. 4, 2024: Battle off the Books Team
This week we had our first meeting of this year’s Battle of the Books Team. In Battle of the Books, teams of students compete against...
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Jan 282 min read
Jan. 28, 2024: Literacy Week Celebrations
Last week was Literacy Week, so many schools, libraries, and communities hosted events designed to highlight the importance and joy of...
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Jan 213 min read
Jan. 21, 2024: Primary Documents- The Stuff of Inspiration
Yesterday I presented at the Annual Sources Conference at the University of Central Florida. This is a conference devoted entirely to...
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Jan 142 min read
Jan. 14, 2024: Embracing Failure
As you would imagine, this first week back at school has involved lots of planning and looking ahead. Not just for me as I plan for the...
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Jan 72 min read
Jan. 7, 2024: Assistance
I have had lessons in humility these last several weeks. Understanding that I cannot do it alone, is a big step for me. And right behind...
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Dec 31, 20233 min read
Dec. 31, 2023: Goals and Resolutions
It is that time of year! Everyone is ready to start off the New Year with renewed energy and optimism. It does seem to be the perfect...
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Dec 24, 20231 min read
Dec. 25, 2023: Merry Christmas to All!
Wishing everyone who celebrates a very Merry Christmas.
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Dec 17, 20231 min read
December 17, 2023: Medical Miracles
They happen every day. So often, in fact, that we often miss them. Medical progress, procedures, medications, and interventions that...
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Dec 10, 20232 min read
Dec. 10, 2023: Oldest Young Teacher or Youngest Old Teacher?
I was having a conversation with my 1st & 2nd grade students this past week. I let them know that there would be no Gifted Class for the...
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Dec 3, 20233 min read
Dec. 3, 2023: School Author Visits
This week I had my first School Author Visits of this school year. I took a personal day from my “real-job” and scheduled one visit in...
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Nov 26, 20233 min read
Nov. 26, 2023: Simplifying
As usual, this past Friday, I spent the entire day decorating for Christmas. It is my traditional, day-after-Thanksgiving routine and...
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Nov 19, 20232 min read
Nov. 19, 2023: Savoring Thanksgiving
There is definitely a shift underway. Stores and retail establishments have always put out their Christmas inventory in early fall. Some...
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Nov 12, 20232 min read
Nov. 12, 2023: Thank You Veterans
Like most Americans, I have always celebrated Veterans Day. However, this year, my awareness of, and appreciation for veterans, has...
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Nov 5, 20233 min read
Nov. 5, 2023: Conflicting Critiques
Last month I had the honor of one of my yet-to-be-published manuscripts winning big in the 2023 Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition....
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Oct 29, 20232 min read
Oct. 29, 2023: Student Writers
This is the second year our elementary school has had a Student Writing Club. Every Tuesday after school, we have 43- 4th and 5th...
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Oct 22, 20232 min read
Oct. 22, 2023: And the Winner is....
Last night my husband and I attended the Royal Palm Literary Awards Banquet. An annual state-wide gathering of writers and other...
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