Hello Beautiful People, Recently I attended the Theatre in Our Schools conference at the American Airlines Theater. I had the privilege of sitting in on the opening panel, composed of teachers and teaching artists. What stuck out for me, and was a great take away, was the identification of viewing a theater game or exercise for the first time. Taking…
Hello Beautiful People, It’s officially spring fever time at my school. What am I talking about? I’m talking about the fact that the children are restless. R.E.S.T.L.E.S.S. It’s been like senioritis on caffeine in my classroom lately, and it’s enough to drive a person mad. It’s a terrible feeling to constantly be trying to make…
Hello Beautiful People, I have finally watched Won’t Back Down. I loved the character played by Viola Davis, Nona Alberts. I had a hard time liking the character of Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jamie Fitzpatrick. Look, I’m all for parental involvement. But let me be frank, for every parent like Jamie Fitzpatrick, there’s about fifty that do…
Hello Beautiful People, It’s taken me a while to think about what I wanted to write in regards to the 2013 Academy Awards. We all know how much I adore the film industry, but, especially that night. You all have heart about how my college entrance essay was an Oscar Acceptance Speech, where I accepted…
Hello Loves, I am a Christian educator teaching in a Christian environment. If you’re still reading, let me break some of the stereotypes I can assure that some of you have. I do not hate gays or liberals; in fact, I have very good friends who are both. I do not believe that women who…
Hello Friends, On May 3, 2012, the best thing ever to happen to me arrived in my arms, weighing six pounds, nine ounces. Becoming a mother to my beautiful daughter Grace Elizabeth is the most blessed gift I could ever receive. As a theatre artist, I can say ‘mom’ is the best role I have…
Hello Beautiful People, I can’t sleep. I tried counting sheep. And blessings… I. Still. Can’t. Sleep. There’s so much on my mind, so much on the brain, and as I was staring at the ceiling of my bedroom I thought, why not right all this down? So right now, for y’all, I have a Teachsperience…
Hello Beautiful People, A few weeks ago, Deidra & I attended a Pampered Chef Party. My aunt, Patricia Pagliai, is a consultant for the company, so we were invited to one of her parties. It was a night off for many of us teachers, a night of good food, good friends, & good conversation. At…
Hello Friends, During this joyful, busy, and exciting time of year, I often drift back to the concerts, assemblies, and Christmas plays I was a part of from elementary to high school and even to one of my first acting gigs in A Christmas Carol. For some reason my mind also drifts to the time…
Hello Friends, The unspeakable massacre that has occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School today has left us shaken, heartbroken, and disgusted. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the families, the teachers, and the entire community. A word, from our founder: I am a teacher. I am a public…