What 20 Years in Education Taught Me About Patience, Purpose, and People

Two Decades, Countless Lessons When I look back over my 20 years in education, I see a journey filled with more than just lesson plans and report cards. It’s been a path of growth, challenge, joy, and reflection. Teaching isn’t just a job, it’s a calling that stretches every part of who you are, especially […]

More Than a Roof: How I Help People Feel Safe, Seen, and Settled in Their Homes

A Home Is More Than Just a Place After spending two decades in education, I’ve learned that people, whether they’re students, families or tenants, thrive when they feel safe, seen, and respected. That lesson stuck with me as I transitioned into property management and real estate. I knew from day one that I wasn’t just […]

Small Acts, Big Impact: The Power of Showing Up for Students—Every Single Day

The Little Things Are Never Little When people ask me what it takes to be a good teacher, I usually smile and say, “It’s not just about the lesson plans.” Because truthfully, the real work of teaching, the work that sticks with students for years to come, often happens outside of reading groups or math […]