The Non-reading Librarian

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Last year I began a 100 book challenge at the worst time.  I was in the middle of finishing my second master’s and the bulk of my reading stemmed from academia.  With the Baby Sparklet en route it makes no sense to attempt a book challenge, but I have been reading.  Initially I thought I would delve into every preggo book on the market.  Instead I invested in two.  The first book is a week by week read.  The second, The Mocha Manual to a Fabulous Pregnancy is detailed below.

The Mocha Manual to a Fabulous Pregnancy

I love the sista-girl approach to this book.  The explanation of fatigue, gas, fashion and beyond was like having a conversation with a good friend.  The author also details pregnancy issues specific to black women which can be difficult to find online.

The book is a quick but enjoyable read and the humor is something every woman will find enjoyable.  The testimonies of other woman and celebrities were insightful and lets you know that pregnancy is not as glamorous as featured on E!  Every woman experiences her own journey and this book is a great road map for the most interesting 40 weeks of your life.

The End of an Era

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On my way to work Friday, George Michael’s “Freedom” came on the radio.  How fitting for my last day as a K-12 educator.  Don’t get me wrong, I have enjoyed the past decade of my life.  Over the past 10 years I taught 6th graders in Houston and 6th-12th graders in North Carolina. My certification has afforded me the opportunity to teach reading, writing and share the joy of literature to thousands of children at three different schools.  I’ve met amazing students, worked with outstanding educators and learned more than I taught. 

In undergrad I started college with the expectation that I would finish.  I fluttered around from major to major, finally graduating with a degree in English.  I was promptly hired by the Girl Scouts.  Odd pairing but it was perfect for me at the time.  Several years after working with the girls in green, I worked in the adoption/foster care industry.  The one constant in my two post-college jobs were the children.  Eventually I felt the urge to truly utilize my degree but still work with children so I applied to Houston ISDs Alternative Certification Teaching Program.  My years in the classroom led me to the school library which showed me a greater need and way to impact students.  Our world and the way we communicate with others was and is constantly changing.  Educational technology excited me and the desire to integrate these tools into the classroom led me to seeking a second master’s degree.  It was my hope that this degree would catapult me to the world of higher education.  Guess what?  It did!

At the end of this month I will move into a position at a North Carolina university that will allow me to work with educators to integrate technology into their curriculum.  I. AM. SO. EXCITED.

There’s more news – If you haven’t kept up with my Twitter feed or notice the change in the navigation above then I’m happy to announce that we’re expecting a bundle of joy around October 13.  As of now, the gender if unknown but will be revealed next week.

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Thanks to everyone that has followed my journey since the birth of the original blog.  Your support has meant so much throughout the highs and lows in my life.  In the words of George Michael, “I won’t let you down.”

Stay tuned to the blog as changes are made to integrate my current technology blog, baby updates and healthy living all in one place.