Author of The Glimpse Gift
Poet/English Teacher
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Poetry, Tap Dancing, and Conviction. #amwriting
Dedicated readers of this blog, I have some great news. I was able to put the Me back into Media without altering my convictions. (Special note: The upper half of me is typing this, while the lower half of me tap dances). When I came home Friday afternoon, all I wanted to do was curl…
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If you write it…they will come. They might even stay for years. #amwriting
In my classroom, I’ve used several novels throughout the years as a catalyst to teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. We examine the literary excellence of the pieces, but since most of my students opt not to major in English, I use the content of the novels to inspire an assessment that can be…
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My Heart Belongs in Bedford Falls
It’s that time of year again. All of our favorite Christmas films and songs own the airwaves. My husband and his brother fondly recall all of the lines to A Christmas Story. I annually smile thinking of my own brothers forcing themselves to have soprano voice boxes as they screeched the “Sisters” song from White…
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My 2nd Grade Homework Assignment
Had a lot of fun writing my special letter for my daughter Charlotte’s “Star Student of the Week” assignment. Dear Charlotte’s class, What many of you might know is that Charlotte is filled with tremendous glee and a wonderful imagination. A really famous man named Walt Disney also shared these character traits; so, it isn’t…
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