Artwork inspired by Echo My time has always been a bit of a problem. If I am not in school or at work, I do not know how to handle myself. "Get a hobby," my husband always says. And if it were that easy, I would. But how do you pick something up as a professional perfectionist with a talent of being naturally good at things? This feels like I am trying to brag. I'm not. As a child, I learned, if you work hard, you get good at things. And when you get good at things, you are r

Being a teacher has been rough since moving to Utah. I struggle to connect with this culture. The people in New Mexico are quite secretive to outsiders and though I never thought I was this way, it has clearly been carried with me. Part of that connection is answering when students ask your birthday or favorite color. Sometimes, it is sharing examples you've created. Quarter 1 starts with narrative. I love The House on Mango Street for this. It's short and easy, but complex a