There is so much that I want to accomplish. Truly. But, I'm getting better about being realistic and understanding my limitations as a mere mortal. Believe me when I say . . . I have no superhuman/hero complex whatsoever. So, the three SUPER GOALS that I'm tackling during this 12-week year are doable . . … Continue reading The 12-Week Year Challenge: Super Goals
You read it right! I'm embarking upon a new "challenge." I'm actually challenging myself to "get more done in 12 weeks than others do in 12 months," and I'm using Brian P. Moran's and Michael Lennington's book, The 12 Week Year, to do just that. I think I'm on my third read of this fantastic … Continue reading The 12-Week Year Challenge
While the 2026 Degrees of Maternity Summer Reading Program ended last month, it's still very fresh in my mind. It was such a great experience, and there were several "lessons learned" that I took from the experience. However, the most important one that will guide me in my future tutoring endeavors is this . . … Continue reading Main Takeaway From My Summer Reading Program
Before I get into today's content, I just wanted to give you a very brief update on the whole "Conquering the Academic Schedule, as introduced to you in last week's blog post right here. Let's just say that I haven't perfected what I envisioned my schedule to be just yet. That's okay, though. I've been … Continue reading Adding to My Reading Tutoring Toolbox
Every new school year, the battle of the academic schedule begins. For me, anyway. I always come to this time of the year with great expectations of getting my stuff together, so I can be as fruitful in my efforts as I dream of being. But, it's somewhat of a struggle -- EVERYTIME. And, this … Continue reading Conquering the Academic Schedule
It's time, y'all! In the last post, I mentioned that I would give you an update on what's going on on the literacy front, and I'm here to do just that. It feels wonderful being back at my blog homestead today. And, it's so strange to say this (because I haven't posted for several weeks), … Continue reading The Literacy Corner – Update #9
I can't believe how quickly this summer break has been going. I even had to stop and think about the fact that I hadn't posted anything for the month of July until now. Talking about letting time get away from you. Yikes! But, please know that I've been working, just not-so-much in the online front. … Continue reading Where Have I Been?
So, as you know, I've been spending a lot of time discussing the Degrees of Maternity Summer Reading Program. The reason being: sessions are underway, so we're in the thick of things. But also, we're in the last few days of the enrollment period. Enrollment ends on June 30th. So, I wanted to make sure … Continue reading NEW Degrees of Maternity Literacy Program Teaser
The time has come, and the virtual doors have opened. I welcomed a mixture of returning and brand-new students to summer reading (with yours truly) on Monday. And, it's been an absolute delight! There have been a couple of kinks in the process, starting right off the bat, but I've been able to navigate quite … Continue reading The Summer Reading Program Started This Week!
I was just thinking about the reading instruction that I provide to the wonderful children I'm blessed to work with, and it brought me to this idea of just how important the "little things" are in the human experience. I've always been in the "business" of supporting people. As a human resources professional and now … Continue reading The Little Things Matter
