Originally published on momentum.city as part of a series of posts focused on social and emotional learning There is a lot of stress around the time of the year when students are testing. Every year the internet reshares the now viral letter from a school to its families and students clarifying that you are more … Continue reading →

As I get older I’ve become more aware of the amount of sugar we consume every day. It’s insane actually. Every year the students do an experiment where they put the amount of sugar in different drinks into plastic bags and display it. I’m always disgusted by the amount of sugar in energy drinks but … Continue reading →

I remember knitting being harder than this. Of course I haven’t gotten to the end yet. We’ll see if I can remember how to finish this scarf. I found my old knitting needles and went to find yarn. I decided the shades of blue and green were a perfect start to spring so I have a … Continue reading →

Never one to quit, I have spent the last several years bouncing from one position to the next as my school has changed things around. It left me no time for writing and no time to…yes, I am going to say it…stop and think. Since Education Reform has clearly become a huge thing, that has … Continue reading →