Today, Rachel starts week two of her classes at Missouri State University(MSU.) Based on her social media posts, she appears to be living the dream and appears to be very much like other college students. I will admit that most […]
I know you are just waiting for TheSassySouthernGal’s top blogs for 2017! Your comments, shares and views tell me a lot. Let me know if you pick up on your favorite themes from these Top Ten Blogs from 2017? Oh […]
I’m a pro-inclusion kind of girl. School, church, community. Yep, I’m one of “those moms” that believes it can work. Some people call that unrealistic and others say I’m just in denial. Those of you who know me and those […]
A few months ago I was invited to write a letter of nomination for one of Rachel’s teachers. Our school district’s education foundation, Olathe Public Schools Foundation, presents Excellence in Educator Awards on a monthly basis. There other awards for […]
During last week’s Parent-Teacher Conference, Rachel’s English teacher mentioned that following their next reading project they would be discussing women’s rights. Rachel has already read the piece. We pre-read and then watch a video or movie if available. As we […]
I am thankful for modifications and accommodations. Crazy thinking and right here at Thanksgiving you say? But I am serious. I am thankful that because of IDEA and because of modifications and accommodations, Rachel can be in the general education […]
Following the House and Senate’s resounding yes votes to pass the ABLE Act, President Obama signed The Stephen E. Beck ABLE Act into law on December 19, 2014. That was my early Christmas present! On December 29, 2014 the Arkansas […]
On this next to last day of the year I decided to steal this idea from my good friend Mark Leach and my hubs, Jonathan. I look at my analytics on a regular basis and some of my blogs are […]
Decided to shift gears from ABLE to inclusion. Wanted to name this High School 1st Semester in the Books but not quite. Rachel had the flu and missed all of her finals. Her teachers were great and for the most […]
Did you know it is American Education Week? Happy week and I hope you will join me in celebrating the gift of teaching. I often say I believe teaching is the highest calling, and I do. Take a minute and […]