Turned My World Upside Down

                   I’ve drafted a lot about my family this month, but there is one particular man that I have left out. This Man came into my world when I was five and transformed my world upside down. First of all, he was a “he” and not a “she.” My parents had sired four girls […]

Our Team Leader

Every grade level has to have that fantastic head that is the cohesive glue that binds all the group members together. A great leader leads in a way that you don’t ever notice; so smoothly that you don’t even recognize that they are “managing” you. I’ve raved and ranted about HOW much I love my […]

Near the End

My heart is cloudy today; you see our season is near the end. It’s been such an incredible adventure for me. I permitted myself to go to a point of vulnerability to yield my inner feelings, conflicts, and victories for the world to see. At times, I had so many slices to pick from; suddenly […]

See A Penny….

My momma, a depression era baby, always valued the worth of a penny.   She often lectured us on how we should never overlook anything in our life that “seemed” of any minimal value. This philosophy encompassed every aspect of our lives. She demonstrated this theory to us on a daily basis. So when I arrived […]

See A Penny……

My momma, a depression era baby, always valued the worth of a penny.   She often lectured us on how we should never overlook anything in our life that “seemed” of any minimal value. This philosophy encompassed every aspect of our lives. She demonstrated this theory to us on a daily basis. So when I arrived […]

On reading, Part 4: research on the comprehension strategies – a closer look

Granted, and… In the three previous posts on reading for understanding (here, here, and here) I looked at the general question: What can we say for sure (or not) in research on comprehension in reading? Here, I take a closer look at comprehension strategies and what the research does and doesn’t say. In general, it supports […]

HE CAME!!!!!!

   I heard my A.P. shouting my name, “DEHAAN! DEHAAN! He is here!” At first, I wasn’t certain what she was attempting to prepare me for, but then he swung around the corner and there he stood my “Pride and JOY!” He strolled up to me, and I gave him such a big hug. I […]

It Heals!!!!

“I’ve learned that I can write about him without crying!” Was the revelation that one of my babies made to me today. “I didn’t ever think I could!” “I was SO angry, and I really didn’t understand that, in a split second, someone that you loved SO much could be gone.” I listened attentively and […]

Normal is NOT Normal

Sometimes in life you face situations that can seem overwhelming. A problem that has changed my life is accepting that I am different. As a result of overcoming this challenge, I have recognized that normal is NOT always normal. Sometimes just knowing I have to go back and look at events with a different set […]

Turkey Baking Before the Big Day!

I left a turkey baking before our big day. The smells of a turkey are so enticing and actually reenergizing. How, you ask, does this actually work? Well, you see when you feel blessed, you have to celebrate. This is my first year at Katy ISD. The district has offered me so much this year. […]