Let’s be honest—most of us don’t want to nag our kids all day. “Pick that up.”“Throw that away.”“Help out for once.” It gets exhausting…fast. But here’s something I’ve learned both as a teacher and a…
View PostLet me paint a quick picture. A student walks into my room overwhelmed. Tears. Frustration. Shutdown. They’re not ready to learn. They’re not ready to talk. They’re just…stuck. And honestly, how many times do we…
View PostThere’s something special about a classroom that becomes more than just a classroom. Mine started as a space for my own students—structured, supportive, and intentionally designed to meet a wide range of needs. But over…
View PostThere was a time when teachers wore heels every day.Full suits.Pantyhose.Blazers in June. And not just because they wanted to — but because it was expected. But here’s my honest question: When did professionalism become…
View PostWalk into any successful classroom — especially a special education classroom — and you will almost always find a paraprofessional at the heart of it. They are the steady hands, the calm voices, the problem-solvers,…
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