Joy of Author & Teacher Life

Here they are as eighth graders joining me during a presentation at the Chicago Public Library. I’m honored and humbled to still be in contact with former students and their families. It’s one of the things I take considerable pride in as a teacher. I know I’ve made a difference in the lives of myContinue reading “Joy of Author & Teacher Life”

One More Day of Presentations

The fifth and final day of presentations is today. I’m fortunate to love what I do. As a former teacher, I’m able to create a few different options for schools to choose from. Today will include two writing workshops which are always fun and never the same twice because each student is able to workContinue reading “One More Day of Presentations”

Back in Person Conference

A note: this was a masked conference and our photo was in an empty hallway where we briefly removed our masks. Our first in-person writing conference this weekend was inspiring and in every way I’d hoped for. Reconnecting with friends and meeting new ones … learning from others … sharing what I have to offerContinue reading “Back in Person Conference”