True Steel Magnolia’s
Growing up in New Orleans was such a unique experience. People who visit only get a small glimpse of its’ individuality and culture. Close family and community ties, united by deep faith and tradition is truly the cornerstone of what makes New Orleans a one of a kind...
Self-Efficacy and Performance Outcome in the Classroom
If education was a tree, then self-efficacy would be the roots. The roots are the lifeline of the tree and so is self-efficacy to the developing child. Self-efficacy is the pure essence of who we are and what drives and motivates us to be successful and to achieve...
Life Lessons Recall
Some people may call this “mid-life crisis”, but I like to call it “life lesson recall.” Some of the things I am going to share with you will come from different periods in my life. Most of these were written during a master’s class I was taking at Rollins College....
Instructing Struggling Readers
Instructing Struggling Readers Instructing struggling readers is much like weaving a delicate tapestry. In the end the overall outcome is magnificent and the beauty is in the details. One must remember that each tapestry is unique in its’ own way and that the design...
Little League Mom
It’s a cool night with a light breeze blowing. Just enough to stay comfortable and keep the mosquito’s away. As I sit in my big folding chair watching the baseball game, I can’t help but to be nostalgic about the numerous people who have come before me and those who...
Breakfast for Dinner at IHOP
Yesterday was the 7th annual National Pancake Day Campaign hosted by IHOP. They gave away a free stack of buttermilk pancakes and asked if you would make a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network as well. What a wonderful fundraising idea for Children’s Miracle...
21st Century Classroom
Thinking and learning skills in the 21st century revolve around real-world applications and global communication. Unlike it was in my day over 25 years ago, acquired knowledge today can be put to use immediately within our students’ lives. As teachers, in the...
Proud Parent
Everyone loves their own child and their accomplishments and I am no exception to that statement. My son, Josh, gave his famous person speech today in front of a full cafeteria of parents and classmates and he nailed it! Of course this is spoken like a true mom who...
Ash Wednesday begins Lent
For those of us who are Catholics Lent is a time of reflection of who we are with God. It is also a time of fasting and praying to help us along our journey to understanding our faith and path to eternal salvation. At school...
