

Back to school: Bring listening, kindness as children learn in complicated times
Published in the San Antonio Express-News  For many in our community, back-to-school season stirs a mix of excitement, anticipation and...
Jul 313 min read


An open letter to Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, and Speaker Burrows
Dear Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, and Speaker Burrows, I am writing to you today not just as a public school educator...
Feb 44 min read


House Points and Heart, That’s Just the Start
In every profession, there are moments when we realize that the people who should be supporting our growth and celebrating our...
Feb 36 min read


Weight Loss and Gain: Shedding Pounds, Easing Pain
What They Don’t Tell You When You Lose Weight: My Journey from 360 to 180 Losing weight is often portrayed as a miraculous...
Oct 24, 20244 min read


Confessions of a Burnt-Out Overachiever: Why I Broke Up with Perfection!
Alright, confession time: I've spent most of my life chasing the ever-elusive "best of me." Case in point? I earned my doctoral degree by...
Oct 12, 20244 min read


Teaching: The Noble Profession That Will Eat You Alive—But Hey, There's Hope and a Jean Pass!
So, you think teaching means summers off and 3 p.m. afternoons sipping coffee while grading? Oh, bless your heart. That's cute. Teaching...
Oct 5, 20244 min read


Turning Problems Into Possibilities – Lessons from the Amistad House at CVE.
This morning, I had the privilege of leading our Amistad house meeting at Cibolo Valley Elementary, and let me tell you—it was one of...
Oct 3, 20244 min read