Day 11 of 31 I am beginning a new unit in my reading class about the Holocaust. This one is complex. I feel like it is a difficult unit however a necessary period of history to teach students. The stories will give them knowledge and perspective of what is right and wrong. They will make…

Day 10 out of 31 I attended a workshop this morning in regards to critical thinking. It was really great! However, it made made think about how we often limit each other and students as well. Why? We are so programed to have structure in our lives as well as our minds. The world has…

Day 9 of 31 It was amazing to be outside for the day today. So happy the weather is getting warmer and getting some Vitamin D from the sun. My husband and I took a beautiful long walk along the trails in Lambertville and New Hope. It feels good to connect with nature. There is…

Day 8 of 31 My trip to Italy. Tonight, my husband and I had dinner with friends who are from Italy. We decided several months ago to plan our trip to southern Italy. Sicily is where my family is from and I can’t wait to go back to my roots. Our friends are helping us…

I love books. I never used to enjoy reading as a child. I think my ADHD in my brain was going way too fast to actually enjoy what I was reading. However, as an adult I made great effort to find peace and serenity in reading and slow down. It is fascinating to learn so…

Ok, so I decided to go with the theme in school for the week. Wear your favorite hat! We all wear so many hats, especially as a teacher. A hat for teaching, being a nurse, counselor, mother, therapist, just to name a few. lol! We are strong and powerful as women and can do so…

At school we are celebrating “Read Across America Week” with a different theme daily. Today, we are wearing our superhero gear. We are all superheroes with superpowers. That is what I believe in my heart and soul. My superpowers… Kindness – which is what my T-shirt says today Artistic and Creative – I love to…

Today, I feel like the luckiest mother in the world. I typically do not put a huge emphasis on days like this, however today I am. I have two sons and a daughter. Alec and Colin are the most amazing boys. They have been the best of friends from the beginning of time. It all…

Italian…the language of love. Yes, my wonderful heritage. I truly love my culture. My grandparents were born in Sicily. One of the greatest gifts that was given to my parents is the art of cooking. I also am truly blessed to have such a special gift. Cooking is a true form of therapy for me.…

Day 2 of 31 My second day in this writing challenge and I am thankful. I was so excited yesterday to begin my first post that I attempted to write a poem. However, I thought today that I should say hello to all and express my thankfulness. At first, the thought of writing everyday felt…