“You’re really writing a card for that?” “But, Miss. It was only a picture!” I’m lucky to receive gifts as a teacher. Of course, I have some favorite teacher gifts from over the years. But I treasure every time a student and their family thinks of me. Recently, it occurred to me that I’ve written … [Read more…]
You know the three reasons why people go into teaching, right? June. July. And August. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this joke. But I can tell you that I’ve never actually heard a teacher tell it. Why? Because we know how short summers are getting, and we also understand how much … [Read more…]
Personal finance and financial independence: it’s about money. Often times people also point out that it’s not really about money. It’s about time and freedom. But the past few months have reminded me that I’m not only interested in those things. I want more money. I need more time. I love the idea of having … [Read more…]
I did it. I finally did it. I doubled my salary. I’m not talking about my full-time income mixed with various side hustle streams. This has nothing to do with passion projects. No freelancing, no ghostwriting, none of it. I doubled my full-time salary. And I am so proud. There’s a lot of debate about … [Read more…]
The research is undeniable. Reading is hugely beneficial for kids and teens. What’s more is the numerous benefits reading provides just about anyone. Additionally, if you ask most writers what makes them great at their craft, you’re likely to hear one thing over and over again: great writers are great readers. But there’s a problem. … [Read more…]