Author Archives: Shellen Richardson

This year has been so hard for kids and teachers alike but many never wavered or gave up. There really is something about how resilient and determined these groups are. Yes, the kids may have some gaps and the teachers are dog-tired, but we all survived and are better people for it. The big takeContinue reading “Score!”

No biggie- just a regular Sunday…a few hours to work a little, dream a lot, and then get ready for the real world tomorrow. Today was different though. I am the dreamer of the two- the impulsive, seat of my pants, LET’S DO THIS partner who needs somebody to remind me to pump the brakesContinue reading “Lift Off!”

I’ve never been a risk taker in my professional life. I’ve never been attached to money, never wanted the spotlight, and definitely never needed to have close interpersonal relationships. Well, COVID19 hit and scared me into taking calculated risks, appreciating people, and enjoying the little things in my life. Personally, it is a totally differentContinue reading “We’re really doing this…”

If you don’t work in a school, I want you to think about going to the dentist to have a cavity filled. Think about the anxiety while you are waiting to be brought to the back, the moans and cries around you when you get back there, and the impending whirring and grinding of yourContinue reading “Dentist Appointment, School Job.”

Why Education? I love this question. It hits to the heart of so many educators and most have unique answers when asked this simple query. My response is probably more similar to a lot of professional educators but also quite different so I will start from the beginning. My mom is a teacher. She triedContinue reading “In the beginning…”