Welcome!

After three snow days, I begin to miss my classroom and my kiddos, which inspired me to begin writing about them both! My story begins in Washington, D.C. where I began my teaching career at a Title 1 district school that was in the process of pursuing IB (International Baccalaureate) authorization. As a first year teacher, I was inundated with various philosophies, curriculum and ideas about teaching young children, but was particularly drawn to the inquiry-based framework of the IB Primary Years Programme. As I study and learn about various early childhood frameworks, I continue to find that through exploration in a structured, safe and joyful environment my students  flourish academically and emotionally. I have carried this belief with me to my current school, an in-district turnaround charter school, where we are doing transformational work after only 1 year! I enjoy being part of a Pre-K team that believes in developing children's executive function, social skills and higher order thinking to prepare them for lifelong success and happiness. The purpose of this blog is to share with and learn from educators and parents who wish the same for their children and students. Thank you for visiting and I hope you will check back in soon!