Rachel was a full-time student and a serious athlete. She had just been accepted into every nursing school to which she applied and she was very excited to pursue that education and eventually that career. She had also just met and moved in with her boyfriend. Then, Rachel found herself pregnant. The day Rachel found out she was expecting she remembers: shaking, feeling sick, scared and … [Read more...] about Rachel’s Abortion Call and Message
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How Keeping it “Old School” May Help Your High School Student Succeed
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more information. Before I became a mother and before I became a blogger . . . I was a teacher. I was a classroom teacher for 14 years. Before that I worked as a camp counselor for young teens and even revamped a leadership camp at the local YMCA. I also coached high school cross country and track. My passion before … [Read more...] about How Keeping it “Old School” May Help Your High School Student Succeed
Remembering 9/11
This article contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. It was my first year as a high school teacher, and this rookie was assigned second period study hall. There were so many students rostered study hall that period they all could not fit in a classroom. To solve that problem, study hall was held in the cafeteria. The first day of school I assigned each … [Read more...] about Remembering 9/11
20 Seconds A Day. . .
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy on my About Me page. A commercial for UNICEF USA has a celebrity ask the viewers, "What would you do if there was child right in front of you . . . and all you had to do was give .50 cents a day to save that child's life?" And, rightfully so, viewers are moved to give. I was wondering if I could ask a favor of … [Read more...] about 20 Seconds A Day. . .
Mother Teresa’s Advice For Teachers
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. Tosha and Jeanice walked into my classroom and gave me one of those looks only women have the power to give. The look that says, "I don't like you and I don't trust you." I felt it penetrate me. It was my first year as a teacher, and I was doing my best to act un-phased. But I was phased. The way they … [Read more...] about Mother Teresa’s Advice For Teachers
7 Reasons Why Peddlers’ Village is the Perfect Romantic Getaway
My husband Matt and I were given a complimentary dinner at Earl's and one night stay at the Golden Plough Inn. All opinions are my own. Matt and I wanted to do something special for our 10 year wedding anniversary. Since we have a young child and a limited budget; we did not want to travel far. When I started to think about where we could celebrate, I immediately thought of Peddlers' … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why Peddlers’ Village is the Perfect Romantic Getaway
