After An Educator's Journey

Out of the classroom & into the universe

Once upon a time, I taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. Now I’m retired and working on new ventures.

I taught second, third and fourth graders. Teaching was my passion and joy for 30 years. And it didn’t hurt that they called me “mom” sometimes.

Tag: Boston Marathon

The Aftermath

April 25, 2013

Their uncle called them “losers”. What can make a difference in the life of a youth whose behaviors are at once destructive to humanity and self-destructive? We hope and wait for answers to the “why” of the Marathon tragedy; those answers may never materialize. Why was there such a disconnect to the rest of humankind?…
Marathon Monday

April 15, 2012

If you’ve ever visited Boston, you know that this view of Boylston Street (taken near the BPL) is fairly unusual. This weekend, Boston was teaming with tourists, Red Sox fans, and New Englanders just wanting to get outdoors and enjoy a warm Saturday afternoon. We were no exception. On Monday, the locals will watch as…