Tag: LEGO Education

Advocacy, bereavement, Education, Joy, Life, Writing

LEGO: A Love Story, Part I

Corrie's Mom

Throughout these two-and-half years (three years this May) after Corrie earned her wings, and during which John battled stage 3 colon cancer, we've had many stories from Corrie's garden, to Hayes' growth, in education and with us.  Another part involves LEGO.

Advocacy, autism, Education, Poetry

Not Your Average Teacher: Atypical, LEGO Educator and Published

Corrie's Mom

I celebrate 20 publications. I celebrate and embrace being atypical. I honor and remember that grief does not define me, but is a part of me.

Education

Not Your Great Aunt Mildred’s Teacher

Corrie's Mom

Corrie was never afraid to ask. She'd start with the charm offensive. When students enter our classroom, they know anything might happen. It’s not in the “We’re going to Disney World” way. Nor is it in the “Mermaid unicorns do exist way.” Our classroom is not your Great Aunt Mildred’s classroom where students sit in… Continue reading Not Your Great Aunt Mildred’s Teacher

Education, Life, Writing, Young Adult

The Destiny of the One Ring

Corrie's Mom

But I have a ring that reminds me of a destiny greater than myself.

Advocacy, children, Communication, Education, kindness, Life, Writing

Our Most Teachable Moments

Corrie's Mom

It is an action to educate yourself about cultures different than your own in order to communicate and create a better world.