Fairy Tales

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a fairy-tale? If you enjoy reading a good fantasy book like me, you have! Just over a week ago, my AP Chemistry lecture was stopped mid-sentence when the world outside turned into one. I was confused at first, wondering why it was snowing at almost 70 degrees outside, ogling the fluffy white things … Continue reading Fairy Tales

Revolving Door

“Is it possible to get a roommate?” I asked my coach, over two and a half years ago as I prepared to move to RVA. “They don’t really do that…” was the response I got. Apprehensively, I resigned myself to living alone, and yet, anyone who knows me knows I love being around people! And so, over the past few months, I’ve slowly been increasing … Continue reading Revolving Door

By the Bell

RRRRRRIIIIINNNGGGGGG. First period passed in a haze, the fog of my brain barely lifted from the cold meds I’d taken the night before. I dropped off a note and a couple cookies in our mail system for one of my students. Our third year mentoring together, today was a big day for my student P. From the UK, today was her “GSCE” math exam . … Continue reading By the Bell

Sponsoring

“Write on the paper things that you’ve heard our class called. Then, take it and throw it in the fire! We are done with that!!!!” It might sound strange, but this is how the sophomore class president and other class leaders decided we were going to start our year. I work with the class of 2026 as one of their sponsors. To “sponsor” a class … Continue reading Sponsoring

Goodbyes

This week, the goodbyes are not mine to have. I get to say hello as students once more flood our campus in preparation for the new school year! But this year feels a little different. I know the students and I’m starting to know some parents. I’ve seen them around, interacting on various drop off and pick up days, on mid-terms, or even sitting by … Continue reading Goodbyes

Graduates!

To say goodbye is not an easy thing… we’ve wrapped up another school year and graduated another set of beautiful students. Grad is late here (July 12) and I’m even later getting this written, but sometimes it’s just tough to say goodbye to the kiddos you’ve spent the last couple of years pouring into, hoping something sticks among the teaching, mentoring, and discipleship that happens … Continue reading Graduates!