I’ve been pondering the subject matter of this article for a good many days…every time I sit down to write, both my heart and my mind hurt…but keep reading… Here are the facts I have been reading/hearing about, and sights I am seeing confirming these facts: May is Mental Health Awareness Month The United States […]
Taking Its Toll On Everyone…See The Light in the Shadows and Keep Reading Read More »
This article features my colleague and friend, Dr. Kelly Moran, of Concord, OH. Enjoy the read, which looks ahead to the New Year 2022. Thanks, Kelly, for sharing your ideas, which thoughtfully and expertly illuminate the importance of reading for yourself and how to share the gift of reading with others. I agree with every
Rejoice! We have made it to a New Year 2022! Read More »
I would like to share the story of Ashley, now a young woman who I’ve known for about twenty years. She has had a ‘long road’ marked by academic challenges and personal successes. Ashley, a student with severe dyslexia, was able to experience educational, vocational, and social-emotional success because she had the following important supports:
“Just like switching gears on a bicycle eases the ability to ride a bike up a hill, switching gears in to ‘school mode eases the ability of children to adjust to the new school year.”
Switching Gears: “Back to School Routines” for YOU! Read More »
Be the parent (or teacher!) who forges ahead, saying, “I think I can, I think I can…”
Today, I bring you sage words of wisdom from one of my students in the form of a conversation we had several weeks ago. I have known this lovely young girl since she was a struggling first grader. When I first met Jordyn, she arrived on the doorstep of my office as pretty much a
“If I Ate Smarties Every Day, I Thought I Would Get Smarter” Read More »