"All of the mistakes (the young) make are in the direction of excess...""People who are older...are stingy; for one of the necessitites is money and at the same time they know from experience that it is difficult to acquire and easy to lose."-Aristotle, On Rhetoric Book 2Rawr.I often joke with my students that had centuries and sexual preferences not separated us, Aristotle would've been my man. Continue Reading
What I’m loving Wednesday: It must be in the jeans…
At twenty weeks pregnant, Steven and I found out that we were having a boy.I sincerely prayed for a boy; I was SO excited to find out we would be expecting a bundle filled with snips and snails and puppy dog tails. Then it hit me: a small ripple of sadness that I would not be able to shop for baby girl clothes. Let's be honest, the hair bows and the dresses and the cute little jeggings Continue Reading
Common cORe….not…TTT Cross-curricular unit plan (Literature andScience)
Lately, common core standards have become an issue for fierce debate: particularly in the state of Georgia. Paul Broun, a Tea Party senate candidate, went so far as to say, "I want to abolish the Department of Education and get rid of Common Core forever." Many conservative politicians compare Common Core to the Affordable Healthcare Act stating that congress, "passed the bill" before Continue Reading
Stiviano Suggests Sterling is not a Secretariat (and other such alliterative statements)
Sitting in the small exceptional education closet, talking with a behavior specialist, I could have never anticipated the epiphany I would soon have about my own naivety."Does he curse in your classroom?""Well, not at me, but I have certainly heard him curse inside of my classroom. Although, that is the least of my worries."The behavior specialist stopped and stared with a puzzled look on Continue Reading
Five on Friday: Heroes and Health
I've got to be honest, after about eight hours of active labor, I watched as the anesthesiologist walked into the labor and delivery room on February 28 at 11:45 p.m. and I heralded him as a hero.This man went to school for a number of years and learned how to make a delightful drug cocktail most people call the "epidural." Laboring women call it many things, "heaven-sent," or the "thank God." I Continue Reading
A letter to my son at two months
Dear Bennett,Today you are two months old. Just over sixty days ago, I began to believe in the idea of love at first sight. The first time I saw you, I wept with joy. Now, each day that passes is another day that I get to celebrate the miracle of your birth and life. I am so thankful for every moment that I share with you: each smile, each snuggle, and each tear. Continue Reading
Why men can’t afford to teach…(TTT)
I want to preface this particular article by admitting that I love my job. I love the 180 days that I am in the classroom more than I should. I love my students and my co-workers and the fact that every day I get to make a difference. I am not a teacher that pretends not to separate myself from my profession during the summertime, either. I think every professional should have a Continue Reading
To heir is human…
Now, I don't like to brag, but I will.I have the best parents and in-laws in the world. I know you hear that often (cue eye rolls), but in this case, it is true. Steven and I talk at length and often about how lucky we are to have the parents that we have. To be fair, I used to live my life peering through Pollyanna goggles. I thought everyone got the chance to be loved and Continue Reading
Our players got a Pruitt…
Bennett is doomed if he doesn't like football.Both his daddy and I are fanatics when it comes to pigskin. When we first started dating, we had a trip planned to the beach over Labor Day weekend. Our first order of business? Drive down a day early to ensure we could catch the first Thursday night game of the season. Second? Find a sports bar that played said game...which Continue Reading
What I’m Lovin’ Wednesdays: Beachin’
It is almost swimsuit season.This year, I'm sporting a new accessory: la linea negra. A Dios Mio.Despite my personal insecurities, I am SO excited about seeing my little one play in the sand and check out the waves for the first time. We have three beach trips lined up already for this year and I couldn't be more thrilled for our family and terrified to...get into a swim suit.Still, I Continue Reading