I am a 7th and 8th grade ELL teacher in my 27th year of teaching. I'm also the mother of three kids, a wife, sister, and daughter to amazing parents (who live around the corner from me!) I come from a family of teachers and love to teach; I especially love middle school for the quirky and fun nature of the students. This blog is a way for me to connect with other teachers and reflect on teaching, teachers,and public school education - and sometimes, parenting!