Title: “Black History Month” 🌟🌈❤️👑 Introduction Welcome officially to Black History Month! 🎉🙌🏾 Every month is Black History Month for many of us, but these next 28 days offer a unique opportunity to celebrate and educate. As we embark on…
As students transition from early childhood education into the K-12 system, a significant shift in educational approach becomes evident, especially in the context of Rochester, NY. This shift marks a move away from the play-based learning that characterizes early education…
Introduction Tick, tock, tick, tock. Is that the relentless sound of the clock, or just the rhythmic drumming of your fingers as you navigate the waiting game for an autism evaluation for your child? The wait for an autism evaluation…
Sometimes, on occasion, people are interested in my perspective on teaching and learning. Often, they seek insights related to teaching neurodiverse children, early autism signs, or crafting inclusive curricula – topics I’m passionate about and can discuss for hours. However,…
Firstly, I want to express my gratitude for your presence here. This creative pursuit is personal and close to my heart, as it focuses on tackling some of education’s most vital yet often overlooked issues, while serving up solutions that…
When I reflect on my early twenties as a teacher, I flinch a little. I had ZERO business being a teacher, I still couldn’t parallel park, I consumed Red Bull like water, and my mom was still scheduling my doctor’s…
In the heart of a bustling city, where skyscrapers kissed the clouds and the streets hummed with life, there was a school named Greenwood Elementary. It was in this school that our story unfolds, about a girl named Zara, with…
In the intricate tapestry of education, grades have long been misconstrued as mere symbols of academic achievement. Yet, as I journey through the world as a Black woman – an educator and a learner – I see grades for what…
Introduction: Reflect on your last visit to your child’s school. Did you feel welcomed, understood, respected? Imagine walking into your child’s school and feeling like an outsider in a community that should feel like home. If this is not your…
Preface: Two years ago, I wrote this in the notes section of my phone. Today, I share it for the world to read. This essay highlights my search for answers, a journey marked by confusion and a lack of support.…