Hitting the Jackpot means that you have been extremely lucky- unexpectedly. In many ways, I feel like I have hit the jackpot already. I come from a supportive family, I have love in my life, health and stability. I feel that I hit the jackpot because I found someone who I am willing to share […]

This statement almost seems like an oxymoron. Since I began working full time, coaching three volleyball seasons in the year and attending grad school, keeping it all in check has been a challenge. Unfortunately, by making sure I have enough time for work and family, I have not been able to keep in touch with […]

Since I was younger, I had a goal to be able to take care of myself and feel like I’m on my own by a certain age. At 25 years old, I can say that I am working full time, own my car, live outside of my parents home and am able to pay my […]

Social networking services enroll millions of users on a daily basis. Social network sharing has become a routine way of life for many students, and certain educators are looking to harness this feature. These are tools can be an innovative and extremely useful tool in the educational setting. When used properly, educators have to opportunity […]

During my interview prior to getting hired by my school district was “How are you going to revamp the HACS classes at Clarke?” Being a young teacher, I know that my administrators are looking to me to break out of the “we only bake and sew” mentality. I incorporate power point presentations to my students, […]

I think this topic is very interesting just based on the fact that students’ memories of teachers are usually for either very good reasons or very bad reasons. My most vivid memories of teachers are probably from elementary school. I cannot pin point one specific teacher, but I seem to remember the majority of my […]

Many people like to blame their upbringing or family adversity for their lack of success. I believe that is no excuse. This country is built on people having a dream and overcoming obstacles to obtain it. I would love to write about using past experiences that may not be ideal, and turning them into a […]

The Common Core Standards are used in various subjects in an effort to ensure students are college and career ready by the time of high school graduation. This term is a major focus within the East Meadow school district this year. Administrators are pushing the incorporation of literacy in every subject taught at Clarke Middle […]

Passions are things in people’s lives that give them pleasure, love doing and provides quality of life. Personally, I have what I consider to be very particular passions. First and foremost, I am extremely passionate about travel and experiencing the world and its multitude of cultures first hand. Within the past seven years, I have […]

Since I can remember, I have always been a goal oriented person. From a young age, I remember wanting to map out everything in my future and being at the top. That plan worked out pretty well until I reached my freshman year of college. The path suddenly wasn’t so clear. For the first time […]