Each year I write a poem for the graduating class, but this year I decided to write a commencement speech after being inspired by my friend Adrian Nester who does this on […]

As soon as I read my friend Martha Milam’s post on Joe Sherwood, I knew I wanted to share it. While I never taught Joe, he and my son were […]

For Mother’s Day I have compiled a list of my favorite literary mothers mainly from books that I read or taught this year. Some of the moms are models of […]

This teacher appreciation week is one I will never forget! I wish every teacher could experience the support, encouragement, and recognition I have received in the last few days; the […]