This blog is a recap of all of the books I read in 2019. The books are separated into 4 categories: 5/5 books are my top choices for the year. 4/5 books were really good but didn’t make the cut as a favorite. 3/5 books were good and I glad I read them, but I could have skipped them. 2/5… View Post
When I came across the audiobook How To Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price, I downloaded it because I was interested in what she had to say. I never expected to have the audiobook totally shift my mindset of how I used my smartphone and how it affected me. Catherine’s book is all about the effect our phones… View Post
If you are like most teachers, winter break is a much-needed break after the LONG month of teaching in December. It’s an opportunity to slow down, catch up up things outside of teacher life and fill your cup back up. But if you are anything like me, winter break takes away one of the things I loved most about working… View Post
If you have ever walked the halls of an elementary school in the days leading up yo winter break, you know the vibe. Music is playing, kids are excited and structure has gone out the window. This time of year is fun for many kids-but what about those who crave structure? Don’t worry, I have 4 different things you can… View Post
I’m sure some of you have been in this position. You are walking into an IEP and the parents have brought in outside support. Maybe it’s a BCBA or an advocate. Maybe it’s a lawyer. You are stressed and nervous. Your stomach hurts. Your palms are sweaty. These meetings are never fun, but they don’t have to be awful either…. View Post
I LOVE reading, but it also is one of the quickest things for me to drop when life gets busy. I hate it when that happens because I genuinely love reading. I notice that when I am consistently reading, I fall asleep more easily, I use pockets of time more wisely and I feel more relaxed. And at the time… View Post
I started working at an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) center in June 2019, approximately one week after I left the classroom. I’ve been working at the center for 5 months and I have finally started to get settled in. This blog will answer several common questions I get about my new job. Where do I work?? I work at a center-based facility… View Post