Category Archives: New beginnings

A Letter to Dad

Posted on December 24, 2012 by amy

Hey Pops! I sure do miss you.  It really still doesn’t seem real that you are no longer with us.  I know that you are in a better place and I know that you are not in pain, but selfishly, … Continue reading →

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Gratitude Days 8-29 My Pops!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by amy

A little less than a year ago, I published the blog post below. Moments that we want to last forever Posted on December 17, 2011 by amy Recently I had a GNO scheduled with my friends.  These nights are sacred … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace

Posted on July 18, 2012 by amy

I took a vacation day yesterday. I always do on July 17th each year. It is a very important day as it is the day my daughter was born. Celebrating her 13th birthday brought back special memories of the day … Continue reading →

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You’ve Come a Long Way Baby

Posted on May 16, 2012 by amy

It was 1979.  I was beyond excited to claim my junior high status.  My two sisters had already made the jump and I was sure that after hearing all of their stories that this was going to be THE best … Continue reading →

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Take a moment to make a difference. Bullying prevention is everyone’s job!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by amy

  My daughter and her friends are typical seventh graders.  For the most part they get along fairly well.  But they are no different from any other group of kids.  There is usually some story that surfaces about someone that … Continue reading →

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Leadership: Diagnose the Situation

Posted on February 14, 2012 by amy

Leadership is tough.  Moving people from point A to put B can be quite a challenge, especially when you, as the leader aren’t exactly sure what point B looks like and especially when there are so many variables that may … Continue reading →

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Moments… to cherish

Posted on December 27, 2011 by amy

Each month, four of my friends and I have Girls Night Out (GNO). GNO is therapy, it is a chance for us to catch up, offer support, celebrate birthdays, but most generally it is about realizing that no matter what … Continue reading →

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A+ Teaching Tips

Posted on August 19, 2011 by amy

180 great tips for teaching from 90 students, parents and teachers including ME! http://ow.ly/5DJlo

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What if?

Posted on February 3, 2011 by amy

Just this week, I heard a story of a man that saw a young woman and a small child walking along the side of the road in this extreme cold weather we’ve been experiencing.  The man said several cars passed … Continue reading →

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What a gal oughta do is…

Posted on January 28, 2011 by amy

Anyone that spends time with my dad knows that besides being a man that puts others first and who doesn’t know a stranger, he is also quite the problem solver. Whether something needs to be fixed or a new idea … Continue reading →

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