The "Integers" of Life

Y’all, y’all, and y’all!!! (I think that about covers everyone.)  Listen up! There are some critical issues going on in our children’s lives.   And your prayers are needed. Being a teacher isn’t just about teaching reading, writing, and math.  Oh no.  My job goes way...
Wise Saying #2:  Anger

Wise Saying #2: Anger

Wise Saying #2: Don’t be friends with people who become angry easily. Don’t stay around quick-tempered people. Proverbs 22:24 ERV Don’t befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul. Proverbs...

Teacher Tiredness

Do you ever feel like you just can’t get ahead? Today was one of those days for me. A couple of weeks ago, one of my children sent me a text saying, “I want to be homeschooled.” Well, today I sent my husband a text saying, “I want to be home.” I LOVE being a...

Getting ready for the ride!

I’m trying to prepare myself for a week of a roller-coaster of emotions. This Tuesday is June 3rd.  It’s a day that hasn’t left my mind in one year, and I’m sure it never will.  The phone call at five in the morning was devastating to say the least.  (See “Ode to...

Positive + Positive

Be friends with those who are wise, and you will become wise. Choose fools to be your friends, and you will have trouble. Proverbs 13:20. Can I hang this in my classroom, in the hall, in the girls and boys restroom?  Middle school years are tough.  Wait, so are high...