

She was shot first!
This story line is getting pretty old. There are not a lot of words one can say to convince me that more needs to be done to address mental health issues and bullying at school. There seems to be a disconnect in schools between addressing social-emotional needs and academic performance. Though, I am not for fact relinquishing the idea that mental health and bullying may be related to this incident it could very well be a cause. The article below is primarily related to the re


Celebrating Mothers!
Happy Mother's Day to All the Mothers!!! We hope each mother enjoys/enjoyed their special day! Mothers serve the world in myriad of ways, so it is not unusual that we would spend time recognizing mothers. Mothers have a special touch, language, laugh, and overall unique voice that they give to the world. Mamas in many cases are a child's first cheerleader, chef, primary caregiver, and so much more. Mine has been my number one cheerleader for sure! Whether you call her Mommy,


Teacher Appreciation Week!!
Happy Teacher's Appreciation Week! Happy Friday! Happy Almost End of the School Year! (for many) Teachers really empower students and are not paid enough for the job we do in and every day. Whether you teach daily, on Sunday mornings, tutor, or any other form of instruction you are appreciated. We all may not be able to say we have taught, but we all can say we have been taught by a teacher. We did not learn all that we know on our own. We had someone there guiding us along t


Let there be Light!
Just like a flower needs sunlight(light) to grow, so do we as humans. It is necessary to make our bodies available to receive the sunlight from the sun but it is also vital that those in our lives provide LIGHT! Life is hard! Sometimes there are days when you feel like you are not sure if you can keep going. Then there are days when you feel so empowered and determined to take on anything that should come your way but the key is having light bearers around you. Today, I was r