Today was an amazing day! I presented a session at the EdTech Conference held at VCU in Richmond, VA titled "Bring JOY to the Classroom with Passion Projects" where I showcased passion projects of first graders in my school. (For my presentation link, and more information about passion projects, click here.) The session went… Continue reading Passion Projects
If you haven't gotten your milk and bread yet, you are running out of time. With an enormous snowstorm barreling across the East Cost today and tomorrow, a State of Emergency already in place, you can rest assured there will be lots to talk about in the coming days. Bread. Milk. Water. Check. My social media feeds have… Continue reading Sprinkle Kindness
"You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." ~ John Bunyan I've seen this quote again and again posted in my favorite social media sites and it gives me pause each time I see it. Instantly I think of grandiose actions: paying off someone's Christmas gift layaway… Continue reading Humbled by the Homeless
One of our favorite family traditions is visiting Krispy Kreme when the children receive their report cards. "One free doughnut for every A" is the incentive Krispy Kreme offers and they never disappoint! Ever since our daughter started Kindergarten eight years ago, we have made the trek across town to the only Krispy Kreme restaurant around, to watch the… Continue reading New Beginnings – Act 4
