Smart & Sassy Teacher

Motivation. Growth. Vision.

Failure Is An Option

Growing up, teachers and parents tell us that "failure is not an option." On the contrary, failure is an option, but only if you learn...

Three Little Rascals

Bigfoot, BJ, and Buckwheat are expensive pets; at least that's what I overheard my boyfriend say on the phone. In all honesty, he is...

Nike Run Club Challenge

In November, to boost engagement, morale, and overall physical and mental wellness, the parents, teachers, and students at my school...

Celebrate the Small Victories

Initially, this blog was a school project about personal change and journaling the process. Somehow this is transforming into something...

The Teacher Becomes the Student

I am a mother, a doctoral student, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics/Computer Science (STEM/CS) instructor. Each...

We Call That "Growth"

Over the years, I have productively matured as a result of completing various personality and learning style tests. I am not perfect;...