Teaching poetry to unruly sophomores taught me something unexpected: sometimes the most authentic writing emerges from the messiest places. Here's what my students taught me about courage.
teacher reflections
True Beauty vs. Outward Appearance: A Teacher’s Heart for Her Students
When I see a stunning student using her beauty to manipulate rather than succeed, I'm reminded that real beauty comes from within. Here's why character matters more than appearance—for students and for myself.
Four Deaths in Four Days: What My Students Taught Me About Living
When death surrounded me—a former student, a country star, my teacher, a First Lady—I had to face the question: What are we really staying alive for?
Writer's Growth 