Hello friends. It’s been a while since I’ve written. Maybe that’s because the stated purpose of this blog was to get through the pandemic whole, healthy, and sane as we madly raced to figure out new technologies, new methods of engagement, and new students—while maintaining our humanity. Corona is still here but the urgency hasContinue reading “Time to Re-engage with Writing”
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June 8: Endings are Just New Beginnings
I just finished computing final grades for what is in all likelihood is the last course of my academic career. This feels big. I have been a college professor for more than 30 years. This is what I know and this is where I have succeeded. I am drawn to opportunities to build something meaningful.Continue reading “June 8: Endings are Just New Beginnings”
SUMM Exciting News
April 12, 2024. You might have noticed I haven’t posted in over two months. It’s not because I didn’t want to share. It’s more like I didn’t want to jinx anything. Now everything is official. I can announce with excitement and gratitude that beginning in June 2024, I will become the Executive Director for theContinue reading “SUMM Exciting News”
November 29 Day 266: Excitement of New Possibilities
My youngest son spent the day putting the finishing touches on his college applications. My husband and I sat here as he hit submit— and celebrated each one. Even the computer threw confetti on screen. Personally, I think he has our credit card number memorized from typing it in ten times. He has selected aContinue reading “November 29 Day 266: Excitement of New Possibilities”