Category Archives: public school

Showing Up

Posted on January 1, 2018 by admin

As I reflect on the past year, I realize that I went from someone who watches TV to someone who appeared on TV.  Before this year, I casually volunteered when it didn’t interfere too much with my time.  Now I … Continue reading →

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The North Carolina Senate Has Rock Brain

Posted on December 7, 2017 by admin

What is Rock Brain?  Why do I think the NC Senate has it?  How do we get rid of it? All valid questions.  Let’s start with the first.  Rock Brain is a character in a social thinking curriculum called Superflex.  … Continue reading →

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Class Size Chaos

Posted on November 18, 2017 by admin

I actually agonized over writing about this subject in my blog.  I advocate for public schools.  I also started this blog to write about my experiences as a parent of a child with special needs. I wasn’t sure if this … Continue reading →

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Why I didn’t Join the PTA

Posted on November 4, 2017 by admin

There are many reasons why people join the PTA.  This is my story. I stood in the middle of a narrow hallway after the orientation meeting, as a crowd of parents swarmed and moved around me.  Nothing resonated in my … Continue reading →

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