Do you ever get the feeling that you're doing things out of sequence? Like... you have a plan, you know what you want to do, you know how to get there, but things just aren't happening in the order that you thought they would. That's how I've been feeling since November 2020. I had a plan. It was a good plan. And it totally fell apart- or so I thought. I knew I wouldn't continue working in the district after the 2020-2021 school year. It was too stifling. And I was sick

So, I went to the local Walmart yesterday to pick up some household necessities. As a bribe for my son to behave and let me do what I needed to do, I allowed him to go to the toy section of the store to browse and see if there is anything that he may like to get in the future (I didn't go there for toys so he has to wait to get a treat until a later date). At any rate... As he was browsing, I was casually glancing at all of the toys and noticing how different the toys of t

I didn't even want to write about this. But the more news alerts I get. The more I view my social media news feed. The more I think about the opportunities I want to give my own son. I just had this nagging feeling that wouldn't go away. So now, I'm just going to say something. If you don't know what I'm talking about, let me fill you in. Apparently, while black and brown people have endured ridicule and humiliation by way of their children being kicked out of school or

So, I'm on spring break catching up on my reading because let's face it, during the school year, I just don't have time to read for pleasure. Especially since I teach English. I spend the majority of the school year reading the things my students have to read so that I can be prepared to teach and reteach materials if necessary. So during my breaks, I get caught up on the things I want and need to do. I clean. I sleep. I read. I even send recommended readings to the ki

So... Last week was a whole mess. Like when I say it was a mess, I mean that. Let me give you some background so that you understand where I'm about to go with this. For the last quarter (9 weeks) we have been working toward writing research based arguments. Week 1- During this week we reviewed MLA format and documentation style. During this time they were able to practice using this form of documentation and they were given a flip-book as a reference because they would

The thing I love most about being an educator is when my former babies surprise me. Friday, I had this very thing happen. I got a call on my classroom phone that said that a visitor was there for me and if it would be ok if the person came to my room. I wasn't expecting anyone to come by so of course I was extremely nervous. But next thing I know I hear a familiar voice at the door and the voice hollers out, "Who it be? Candy B!" I almost fell jumping out my chair rushing

Parents. Teachers. Students. How would you rank them in importance when it comes to success in school. A friend of mine posed this question to me the other day. Although they each play a pivotal role in the education process, which would stand above the rest. My response to the question was as follows: Parents, Students, Teachers. Why did you rank them that way, Candous? I thought you'd never ask. 1. Parents Parents are the first teachers that a child will ever have. T

A while back I was told told that I looked as if I wasn't content. My facial expressions, my movement throughout the building, my limited interaction... Basically I was told that I behaved as though I didn't want to be in the building anymore. "If you're as great as you think you are people need to see it. I'm not saying you aren't great, but how will anyone know what you're doing if you don't display it." When this was said to me, I didn't know whether to feel disrespec