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.

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August

August 3, 2012

Some people watch for the Back-to-School advertisements to gauge how near we are to the end of summer break. I use crickets. When I can hear the crickets, I know it’s time to give some extra attention to planning for the Fall. It’s a bittersweet sound for me; the mornings where I can linger over…
The End of a Year

June 12, 2012

“My” babies are ready to fly to coop. In just 2 days my third graders will bump up to fourth grade. We’re both nervous I think: they of the unknown, me of fear that the preparations we’ve made for this day haven’t been enough. It has been a privilege to work with these kids. At…