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Classroom Chaos to Virtual Success: My Evolution as an Educator
Like many a bright-eyed future teacher, I began my teaching career as a student teacher in my twenties. I loved the bright-colored bulletin boards and seeing the names above every door. I loved seeing the excited students come for “meet the teacher” night, and I reveled in all the pencils, markers, and notebooks. School supplies…
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Confessions of a Prodigal Daughter
Subsequently published at The Creativity Webzine in March 2025 Unreasonable Expectations I want to begin with sharing my eighteen-year-old dreams for the college experience. I believed it would be a time of fun, freedom, love, and all the benefits of adulthood. I expected to arrive at college and have instant connections with others. I believed…
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Should I go to College or Start a Career?
So, you’re 17 years old embarking on your senior year of highschool with vague ideas about your future. Or maybe you’re a junior and getting a head start on graduation planning. Or you’ve been out of school a few years, and you’re still figuring it out. Your family, teachers, or maybe even your friends are…