Early in my professional career I experienced what it was to be sexualized in the workplace. The term “micro transgression” wasn’t in our vernacular then. It was the days of business suits and dress pumps. I dressed pretty conservatively since I worked in the financial sector. I … [Read more...] about It’s Not Her Fault You’re Distracted By Her Outfit
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First Day of School & Growing Up
First day of school many moons ago You guys, I am loving your back-to-school photos. The beginning of a new school year holds such promise. We are all giddy as a spirograph of emotions spins within us and we swell with anticipation. Bird and Deal are off, and now my … [Read more...] about First Day of School & Growing Up
All My Son Wants for His 10th Birthday is to Support Education for Girls
We've just returned from an extended trip to India. I hadn't been back in 20 years, and this marked my husband and sons' first trip there. It was a momentous experience, one that I have yet to capture in a manner that is comprehensive or cohesive. I'm working on it. It's quite a … [Read more...] about All My Son Wants for His 10th Birthday is to Support Education for Girls
What Matters to Kids Today Part II
As the short-sighted GOP legislators in North Carolina continue to dismantle public education and undervalue teachers, I carry on my fight to advocate for public schools. I spend a lot of time in schools and with kids. Volunteering in my son's classroom is the highlight of my … [Read more...] about What Matters to Kids Today Part II
What Matters to Kids Today
My laugh lines deepen every week. I know I'm in for a spiritual facelift when I spend time in my son's fourth grade class. I help the students with writing, and as with everything that centers around children, they teach me more than I teach them. These students are astute, … [Read more...] about What Matters to Kids Today
Snow Day Home School
I joked yesterday that I was going to homeschool my kids if this week were another snow day(s) bust. They've had one and a half days of school in the last 10 days. Ice and snow are North Carolina's kryptonite. We are expecting more snow tonight and tomorrow so I … [Read more...] about Snow Day Home School
I Don’t Care What My School’s Grade Is
Spotted at a school I visited in Kampala, Uganda. They get it. We should, too. Thursdays are my favorite day of the week. I get to spend time in Deal's fourth grade class to help with writing. I get hugs and singsong accolades before I even step over the threshold. Even my dog … [Read more...] about I Don’t Care What My School’s Grade Is