After reading, Let me Hear Your Voice”, by Catherine Maurice, I felt relieved.  Maurice (she writes under a pseudonym) explains how her daughter Anne-Marie lives her life as an Autistic child.  After reading just the first page, I knew I … Continue reading →

My old college friend and I always wanted to open up our own daycare center from my house.  We both had good teaching jobs after college, so it was put on hold for a couple of years until I had … Continue reading →

I am sure that I am like everyone else who had ever purchased a scratch off  lottery  ticket from the store………dream about being a millionaire!  “All you need is a dollar and a dream.”  I had both.  That familiar quote … Continue reading →

When I started teaching twenty years ago, I used a piece of white chalk and a felt eraser on a blackboard.  Now when someone uses the term blackboard, they automatically think of the computer postings for assignments!  Technology has changed … Continue reading →

I fondly remember my fourth grade teacher Mrs. Ruth Campana.  She had a very beautiful, heavy southern accent, which followed her from North Carolina.  Mrs. Campana was my inspiration to become a teacher. I actually sent her a letter to … Continue reading →

The very first year I taught, I wanted to write a book about the experience.  I actually started writing, but then for some reason I stopped.  I wish I hadn’t because I look back on the experience with fond memories, … Continue reading →

When I first heard about Common Core Standards last year, I thought it was a wonderful idea!   I thought that it would make more sense, and  I compared it to the,” No Child Left Behind”, idea that was put … Continue reading →

I have a passion for helping others when they are in need.  I am very involved with my parish Cure of Ars.  We have a parish social ministry, and if one needs help with food, shelter or the like, they … Continue reading →

Ever since I was a young girl, I wanted to be a teacher.  I loved playing school with my younger sister.  She was such a good student, and always listened to me.  I would make up math problems for her … Continue reading →