Hello Dear Readers, I’ve finally set my book release date. For real, this time! Story behind it?!?! Well, a memory…
Sestina (Part II)
*Sidenote: This was my first pantoum. Now that I’m a little removed from it, I can see that I can…
Inner War (Sestina)
Dear Readers, Here is a sestina I learned a couple of years ago from my esteemed teacher, Nancy Lynee Woo.…
Teaching is an Abusive Relationship!!!
Dear Readers, I’ve been talking about teaching being an abusive relationship with a friend of mine. When she first said…
Me, as a Reporter (Part II)
Dear Readers, Even though I wrote the original article nearly three years ago (April 4, 2018 @ https://specialedandme.wordpress.com/2018/04/04/me-as-a-reporter/ ), I…
Poetry Workshops Coming Soon
Dear Readers, As I talked to one of my nieces, Ashley, I was re-inspired to create a series of healing…
(Book Review) Chicago Treasure by Larry Broutman, Rich Green, & John Rabias
***All author proceeds go to The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Disabled and Access Living Chicago, nonprofit organizations…
Night Shift by Debi Gliori
Hello Dear Readers, it’s been a long time since I’ve written and even longer since I’ve written a book review.…
Our Ever-Changing World!
Dear Readers, So much has changed in our crazy tumultuous world. Although I don’t like the fact that I have…
Moving Forward!
Hi Dear Readers, I’ve moved forward with my life following my divorce. At the time, I didn’t know how my…
SABOTAGE FORMULA, Part II
Dear Readers, I’ve been refining my Sabotage formula since I posted it a couple of weeks ago. I don’t think…
SABOTAGE FORMULA, Part I
Dear Readers, Lately, I’ve been in a deeply reflective mood. I’m trying to figure myself and my patterns out. The…
Happy Blogiversary!
May 11th will be my 13th Blogiversary. So, Happy Blogiversary to me!
I’m Back (I Mean, Really Back!)
Dear Readers, I’m back. I honestly did not realize it’d been so long since I’d written on here. So, as…
Marshmallow by Clare Turlay Newberry
Dear Readers, I’m going to review this wonderful little book. It’s a Caldecott award winning book, entitled Marshmallow by Clare…
Self-Impression by C.Leila Cramer
Dear Readers, Here’s a poem I wrote when I was at the height of my depression. So, I have to…
Anxiety & Depression!
Hello Dear Readers, I was in a bad state last year. I was in a battle with anxiety and depression…
Making New Moves!
Dear Readers, I have made a bold move- I quit teaching. I’m not sure if I’m going to return. I…
Been So Long!
Hi, Dear Readers! It’s been awhile. I promise to write more often. I am doing all I can to conquer…
I’m Baaacccckkkk!!!!
Hello Dear Readers, Did ya’ miss me? I haven’t written on this blog for quite some time. What can I…
Diving Deep into Learning Differences
Dear Readers, I’ve re-thought my way of thinking about the term “learning disabilities.” I wish I thought this way when…
Trust Circle
Dear Readers, Early in the school year I was out on sick leave. I thought about my reason for being…
It Happens Every time!
***WARNING- This post is a little long!*** Dear Readers, Without fail, whenever I am on a high from something wonderful,…
The Act of Creation…
So many times as I’ve been about to embark on a great journey, it’s been started by a quote. Well,…
Taking a Risk!
Dear Readers, There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the…
The Greatest Mistake…
Dear Readers, I’m on a roll. I’ve been inspired by my friend, Jeanette Espinoza, author of Jeanette’s Jewels, one of…
Public Crying Undiagnosed Autistic Me!
***WARNING- This post is long *** Dear Readers, Yeah, about that title! I’m sure that I shared this before, but…
There Is Only One Thing…
Dear Readers, There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: THE FEAR OF FAILURE!
It Takes Courage…
Dear Readers, It’s synchronicity that I found this quote by e.e. cummings because this year has been all about me…
Tough Love
Dear Readers, It’s that time of year again when I have downtime and really reflect on my school year. Have…
Changing My Playlist!
Dear Readers, For as long as I can remember, I’ve listened to really sad songs. I think it was because…
Happy 11th Blogiversary!
Dear Readers, I cannot believe that, as of May 11th, I have been writing this blog for 11 years! WOW!…
Guest Post by Bea Burgess
Dear Readers, Today’s post is written by Bea Burgess of http://www.abclawcenter.com. I usually don’t post articles that link back to…
Me, As A Reporter! Part 2
Dear Readers, Do you remember when I posted a couple of weeks ago that I can see myself as a…
Walking In My Power! Part 2
Dear Readers, My apologies! Yesterday I wrote a post entitled, Walking in Your Power! I thought I explained what walking…
Walking in My Power!
Dear Readers, Here’s my post from Facebook, April 14, 2011: This year I have learned to Accept, Embrace, & Stand.…
Me, as a Reporter?!?!
Dear Readers, I’ve been thinking about my next step once I leave the classroom. I thought about becoming a reporter;…
CEC Shoutout!
Dear Readers, I was wondering why my blog has had an increase in traffic. Well, the mystery has been solved.…
DIGITAL VISION BOARD- My Enrichment Lesson
Dear Readers, The teachers at my school decided to let our students have a break from the rigorous work they’re…
Teacher Truth #7 (The Whole Truth Anthology)
Dear Readers, The online book launch is tomorrow, January 15, 2018. In order to launch this book onto the #1…
Teacher Truth #6 (The Whole Truth Anthology)
Dear Readers, Here’s my Truth #6: The students who need the most love, ask for it in the most unloving…
Teacher Truth #5 (The Whole Truth Anthology)
Dear Readers, Here’s my Teacher Truth #5: #TheWholeTruth I’m a Special Education Teacher, not a baby sitter. For some reason,…
Teacher Truth #4 (The Whole Truth Anthology)
Dear Readers, Teacher Truth #4: Teachers have to be politically correct all the time. If not, people complain; if the…
Teacher Truth #3 (The Whole Truth Anthology)
Dear Readers, Here’s my third truth! Teacher Truth #3: I’m on a three week break. I’ve earned every single minute…
Teacher Truth #2 (The Whole Truth Anthology)
Dear Readers, Here’s my second teacher truth: Teacher Truth #2: Even though teaching is the hardest job I’ve ever had,…
Teacher Truth #1 (The Whole Truth Anthology)
Dear Readers, I’m so excited about my book launch on January 15, 2018. In order to promote the book, I…
Got Respect? — Little Red Survivor
Dear Readers, This wonderful post had to be reposted. It’s a long read, but worth it. Thanks Little Red…
One Day She…
Discovering/Rediscovering your voice!
I Like Having Bad Days!
Dear Readers, I know this this may sound weird to say, but I like having BAD days! They always build…
Afraid To Be Myself…
Dear Readers, I’m kinda’ ashamed of myself because I bowed to pressure of being someone other than myself. You see,…
