“Habit is inevitable. If we fail to ease life by laying down habits of right thinking and right acting, habits of wrong thinking and wrong acting fix themselves of their own accord. We avoid decision and indecision brings its own delays.” ~ Charlotte Mason Since the first day of school, seventh-grade students have heard me […]

I have been fortunate to be a part of the Ambleside community for over 13 years. I have worked as a classroom teacher, board member, mother of a student, and instructional team leader. When I was asked to write a post many ideas swirled in my mind. I continue to be in awe of the […]

This week we are sharing a glimpse into our teachers Word Study for the week. Word Study Week 2 –– Hesed Hey teachers! This week is a little more guided than last time. I hope this is helpful. I’m including a few of my notes here at the top. You can set up your time […]

Twelve years ago, our family moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Ocala for this odd little school. It raised many an eyebrow. We were moving five states for… what, exactly? And they’re paying you how much? But I was a young teacher looking for a better way. I recognized that the educational system was broken, and […]