My husband introduced me to Maggie and I fell in love with her vivacious personality and ability to make the best cake. Ever. We stayed friends because we are like minded and she is BRILLIANT. In this post, we're going to talk about "mean girls" and in the next one, how to handle these situations. I'm so happy to bring her words to you here! LP Why are the "plastics" plastic? Hey, all. I know we have all had experience with “mean girls”. Maybe one, or a few have abused you

It’s hard to find a person that loves studying for hours on end for a test. (But, if this is you, tell us your secret! It’s SO HARD.) Sometimes it's hard to know HOW to study, so we've put together this list of tips and ideas to help. Studying is a skill that takes practice. Sometimes the challenge is knowing where to start or being able to concentrate. Know yourself. Reflect on what works for you and what doesn't. And know that one technique might work one time but not

Meet the incredibly talented, Alisha Lynn. I met Alisha for the first time when she was a student at the HS where I teach. She blew me away with her musical aptitude. The first time I heard her perform one of her original songs, I knew she would go far. She also had the determination to follow her dreams that I don't often see at such a young age. It's this determination that I admire most. Here's her story of grit through self-doubt. Cheers! LParas They say in the mus

Without failure, we wouldn't have growth. Last year, I applied for a new position within my school district. I spend hours and days prepping, creating, and getting coached up for my interview and presentation. I felt confident that I would do a great job in this new role. I felt ready. I answered the questions well in the interview. I left there feeling good! And I didn't get the job. I was disappointed. With one phone call the dreams I had for the upcoming school year