Think it... Write it... Speak it

I love reading and I've loved reading for as long as I can remember. There have been various instances in my life that always sort of reinforce my love of reading, like a teacher that always recommended books I thought I would hate or my family trip to Boston where I got to see the Louisa May Alcott house. I always try to stay open-minded when selecting books because I’ve learned that I rarely find a book I don’t like. I don’t spend as much time writing as I do reading but have written a lot for different classes. My bachelor’s degree is in psychology so before I decided I wanted to teach, most of the writing I had done consisted of research papers, which are really boring. I don’t consider myself overly creative but have enjoyed the challenge of creative writing on my path to becoming an English teacher. I worked as an aide in a high school for a short time and have helped many students with their writing assignments. I also have a daughter in middle school and help her with diffe...

When I was growing up, social media did not exist. Most of my friends didn’t even have computers in their homes, let alone access to the internet. In sixth grade, my school was able to buy about 30 desktop computers to be housed in a “computer room”. Teachers could sign up for specific time slots and take their class to the computer room where we mostly played games that kids today would certainly laugh at if given the opportunity. Back then, I don’t think anyone was aware at how essential computers and internet access would become in our everyday lives. Fast forward to today and I am currently active on a few social media platforms but my primary purpose is to keep in touch with friends and family. I primarily use social media to share pictures, and document experiences; however, I do occasionally read stories or articles relating to current events or pop culture. Most recently for a previous class’ assignment, I created a PechaKucha on the need for more mental health services in ur...