Career Shift: I’m Becoming a School Librarian!
Thoughts on becoming a school librarian after two decades as a classroom English teacher: why and how, plus the job search and certification process.
Education
I’ve been a teacher since 2003, both in Boston and abroad, so I see lessons and learning everywhere! These articles teach different lessons — both for in the classroom and beyond.
Divorce Books: A List for Helpful Reading
A useful list of divorce books, recommended from personal experience and therapist suggestions, including readings to help kids about marriage separation.
Math Dresses and Pi Shirts for STEM Clothing Fun!
Looking for fabulously geeky STEM clothes? Check out these math dresses and shirts for Pi Day and beyond from the woman-owned clothing company, Princess Awesome
A Writing Retreat with Food, Focus, and Art Time: Highlights in PA
Honest review of an affordable personal writing retreat (also for artists) with 3 meals a day and lodging included at the Highlights Foundation in Pennsylvania.
Spanish Immersion for Kids in Merida, Mexico: a Review
Looking for fun Spanish immersion for kids and language lessons, classes, or camp at a school abroad? Learn about Habla in Merida, Mexico: friendly & bilingual!
Going on Leave from Teaching After 18 Years: Why and What’s Next
Reflections on why I’m going on a leave of absence from teaching after 18 years, and what’s next in terms of my career, healing, writing, and rebooting.
20,000 Used Books for Sale in a Barn in Upstate NY?!
Lover of old and unusual used books? You MUST see these photos of Rodgers Book Barn in Hillsdale, NY, near the border with Massachusetts and the Berkshires!
Touchstone Center for Crafts, PA: Art Workshops for All Levels!
Looking for arts and crafts workshops for all levels? Touchstone Center for Crafts in PA has classes from wood kiln pottery to jewelry- making, and more!
The Wild Story Behind Opening My Boston Reiki Practice
Learn the amazing story behind Healing Touch “L” affordable Reiki energy work in Boston: a gentle and relaxing treatment to help chakras and life.
Glass Making Classes: Beads and More at Touchstone, PA
Photos and video from a glass making workshop that teaches people with no experience to make beautiful beads at Touchstone Center for Crafts in SW Pennsylvania.