Been a bit, but jumping on here to say I am still here, breathing, and finally thriving 😃

I am being reminded every day why I don't trust people...

I hate when I catch someone I used to trust in a lie. I trust so few people and then I am reminded why.

Avoid the ‘blame frame’.

Ever since I first heard the song, "On My Own" when I was a child, I have always identified with Eponine more than any other fictional character. Fiercely loyal & dedicated to a person who barely noticed her except when they needed her help. That's been me for so long ... No... more...

And she still hasn't taken it off 🥰 So proud of her progress and hard work in swimming!!!

I used to love technology. Now it's causing more headaches than anything 😐

First day back today. Overall it went ok.

I love teaching and I love my students... But I am not ready to go back Monday.

One of my supervisors just sent me his letter of rec for me and I am now a blubbery mess 😭

The snow right now is just beautiful....

I hate the phrase, "I am sorry you feel that way." What does that even mean??

2024 was a year of hard lessons and a lot of pain. I am no longer going to be that person who gives so much of herself for other people. I am focusing on me and my family and no one else. Time to make some moves that'll set me finally on a path to contentment.

I have been listening to "Defying Gravity" on repeat now for several weeks. It is speaking to me. I have been wronged, and a fire has been lit underneath me that won't be extinguished. Watch me as I move mountains to make my future a better one!

My sister texted me today & said "it was so good to hear my little sister really laugh genuinely yesterday". I am hopeful that will become more normal going forward.

My Mom at Xmas brunch today said, "it has always been so sad to me the life Julie has had to endure, because she was always my golden child. Always so good, caring, never any trouble, and not deserving of all this pain." And I felt all of that.... #mylife

TEACHERS: Don’t forget to turn your alarms off! Don’t you dare wake up early! #Teacher #EduSky #BlackEduSky

I am tired.... So tired ... And I really need this break. One more day...

I brought my work to my daughter's swim practice and just stared at my laptop. I think I have reached that point where I really don't care anymore. I am very done.

I have this one amazing student this year that I greet her with "Hey Queen" every day at the door. She then tells me about something that is upsetting her, she gets it out, and then she has a great class. I am really going to miss her next year. #whyiteach

I made a decision yesterday that both broke my heart and put me at ease. I should have made this decision a long long time ago, but hope... stupid addictive hope... kept me from making it. Sometimes hope is the one thing that keeps us from doing what's best for ourselves.

I had two more kids drop by my room today that I had in Alg 1 tell me how excited they are to get me in College Prep next year. Warmed my heart ❤️

I had to pull over I was sobbing so hard on my drive home tonight. How's everyone else's day going?

I have found that hope is the most dangerous thing in the world. Hope makes us hang onto things way too long that we really should just let go.

I just feel really defeated today. I have been feeling this way for a while. Like I feel totally powerless to do anything to make things better.

Guns are the leading cause of death of children and teens in the United States. I wish the establishment cared as much about their lives as they do CEOs.

I am going to be strong today and say what needs to be said. Even though it might hurt...

Had an amazing teacher reach out to me that she wants to quit teaching after she had to sub again during her prep, which she's had to do a ridiculous amount of lately. What are we doing here? Seriously?

That finale in Wicked is 😳😳🤯🤯

I attended my first ever AP Summit today and it was amazing!!! Just a great PD experience where I walked out with soooo much I could use in my AP Calculus classroom. 😊

Critical thinking is a truly important and valuable skill

Call me the Math Whisperer 😊

I am unwilling to be the loyal "work horse" anymore. I hate that I have been described that way and I am not going to be that person anymore.

Sad Thanksgiving break is already over. But only 3 more weeks until a much needed winter break!!! I totally got this 💪

I am working on my admin degree right now and people are asking me what I plan to do when I get it. I used to have a solid answer and now.... I am not so sure....

Kind of upset they don't make these in my size. So cute!!!!

My circle is super small, so I am grateful to the people in my circle this year who have been there for me on tough days. #grateful

Pro tip: Instead of cooking your turkey for 4 hours at 350°F tomorrow, save some time by cooking it for 1 second at 5,040,000°F.

There really is nothing harder than apologizing for your bad behavior and promising to try and do better. And I truly believe that is important for solidifying strong relationships. Suck up to courage and do it.

Hey #edusky, who else has to work tomorrow? No kids for me, but still...

I should be grading, but I don't wanna.

Thank goodness it is Friday!!!! 🙌🙌

One of the central jobs of everyone who works in education but is not a classroom teacher should be ensuring classroom teachers have enough (time, energy, knowledge, training, resources). If you nurture and value teachers, you nurture and value the children in front of them.

I was told today that I am "a problem solver, a doer, and an empath" and I think this is 100% why I struggle every day.

My Algebra 1A kids can solve multi step equations!!! 🙌🙌

Check on your teacher friends. Many of them are not doing well right now.

Trying to stay positive but it's really really hard lately. 😞

I have decided I am done reaching out constantly to people who don't reach out to me. I deserve so much more.

I will always stand up for teachers who don't feel like they have a voice.... Always.