Reflecting, Reframing & Reimagining

We often tell students to “trust the process,” but what does that really mean when the process feels overwhelming? A conversation with a student struggling over a grade brought me back to my own journey as a learner. The other day, while I was out with friends, I...

“Stories surround us and shape who we are. We all come from the stories we tell about ourselves and life experiences. Our stories include the stories we share and the stories we learn from.” – Carolyn Roberts As another year of teaching teacher candidates (TCs)...

As the Gregorian calendar year comes to an end, I find myself using this time to do a mid -year reflection on where I am in my path of life. As a person of Persian descent- and one who has recently developed a love for extended long walks with my golden retriever-  I...

Every year, students step into the classroom, brimming with excitement to reconnect with friends and explore their new learning space. This joy and energy are crucial in creating a strong classroom community—a foundation that is essential for a successful learning...

With the new school year upon us our children will be resuming their learning journeys with excitement and joy, ready to take on challenges that will facilitate their growth.  Unfortunately, for many of our students, this learning journey has become a source of...

I have been thinking a lot about my role as a woman, as a wife, and most importantly, as a mother.  Oftentimes I wonder if I am placing an unreasonable amount of pressure on myself to ensure that everything I do and say is perfect or just right.  Then I begin to think...

One thing is for sure, that our children do not need more tests, more assignments and certainly not more homework. I know this sounds crazy.  You are probably thinking, Wait, I need to give them more work to keep them busy!  But with the current wave of panic flooding...

Research has shown that children need about 4-6 involved, caring adults in their lives to fully develop emotionally and socially.  What better way to address this need than to reach out to our elderly community for that intergenerational connection? These weekly...