My favorite journal so far…

For years, now, I’ve wanted my own journal with different types of pages, Now that I am a publisher and author on Amazon, I can finally just make what I have been looking for – this one has lines, graphs and dots! (and a table of contents to keep me organized).  Also, these colors makeContinue reading “My favorite journal so far…”

November 19: Today’s 3 Things

I am so very grateful for my tribe. As I begin my journey into publishing and writing the support I have received from people in my life has been amazing, uplifting, and life-affirming. I am grateful for the ability to persevere and turn what I have experienced into tangible tools to help others. I amContinue reading “November 19: Today’s 3 Things”

Smash book!! Gearing up for my my next adventure in Italy!

I am about two months from leading my fifth student tour abroad.  This time…10 days in Italy!  For each trip I like to make my own smash book to record all of the wonderful moments of our journey. For those of you that don’t know about the smash book – read this.    

Avignon, France

June 24, 2016 We visited and toured Avignon, France.  Although the heat remained rather unbearable I could not help but to order the French Onion Soup.  Guess what?  It was just called onion soup. After lunch we did a little market shopping and strolled by the river. We stayed for one night within the walls ofContinue reading “Avignon, France”

Winning the gift of gab – and all it takes is a kiss!

Kissing the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle in Cork, Ireland June 20, 2015 – Day 5 of the Britannia with Education First Tours. Blarney Castle: The grounds were gorgeous and green and views from the top, well, gorgeous. We climbed to the top of the castle and had to lie down and hang out backwardsContinue reading “Winning the gift of gab – and all it takes is a kiss!”

Book Club

Thanks, Kelly Gallagher, for the Book Club! Year after year I have struggled with reluctant readers in my classroom.  I try and try to support outside reading and despise the read a book take a test option.  I want so badly to ignite a love of reading in each and every student.  I think IContinue reading “Book Club”

The Pont du Gard Aqueduct

During our 2016 Tour we traveled more than 20,000 miles, starting in the US and traveling to Germany, France, Spain and Portugal.  An amazing 16 day trip. June 24,2016  After the long day of the June heat of Avignon, France we journeyed to the ancient Roman Aqueduct – The Pont du Gard. A large portion ofContinue reading “The Pont du Gard Aqueduct”