Most of us don’t have to look to hard to find a challenge within our world. We are still facing hard days, loss, and struggle. Some of these challenges have become a crisis as their effects are magnified or more severe. As I looked to define a crisis, I discovered an article by marketing communications […]

The last few months have been challenging to say the least. We’ve met a pandemic that has forced us to adapt with numerous changes and a whole new normal. March 13th was the last day I taught in my classroom for this academic year. I left my high school with a reasonable expectation to return […]

Today is special as my great aunt Christabell Gilcreast is 100 years old today! As I’m writing this, I’ve already called her and greeted her with birthday wishes. My heart is full of joy to see her reach this milestone. It is a true blessing. Aunt Christabell has witnessed so many remarkable moments. She worked […]

Opportunities to celebrate are all around us; birthdays, baby showers, Mother’s Day, and, of course, the holidays. We are encouraged to join in. But for those of us who are struggling to grow our families, it can be especially challenging. One of the most important things I’ve learned through this journey is to adjust my […]

It’s been just about 50 days since I’ve been back to work and I can feel it. This week I was greeted by a well-meaning coworker as I entered the building. “How are you, Ms. Fisher?, he said in a cheerful voice. My reply was less than cheerful, “I’m okay, but I’m tired of coming […]

The summer is coming to an end with the Labor Day Holiday weekend upon us. It’s time to resume our full schedules and obligations once again. For me, it means back to school and back to work. My mindset will go from ‘what day is it’ to planning lessons and units for my classes. That […]

Summer is a perfect time to relax, relate, and release. Many of us have a more relaxed work schedule with Summer Fridays and we fill that time with more enjoyable pursuits. This is a time when we can put our feet up and recharge. I’ve spent time with family, enjoyed my favorite music festival, and […]

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve found myself asking this exact question. “God would you just tell me which way to go?”, I’ve cried. It is the most desperate cry of a frustrated heart. One that has found itself at its wits ends and completely struggling for direction in a moment of uncertainty. […]

I am so happy to share my RESOLVE Advocacy Day 2019 experience. While Rodney and I were in Washington D.C. a few weeks ago, the event resonates in my mind like it was yesterday. I imagine that this was only the first of many Advocacy Days we will attend. RESOLVE gathers in our nation’s capital […]