The older I get the wiser I get, and the shorter my patience is for nonsense. I didn’t have this much drama in high school. It’s sad when you find out that someone who claimed to be in your corner really didn’t have your best interest at heart. We all struggle and go through periods … More A Reality Check
The PTO gifted the teachers with a chair massage session yesterday. When I signed up for my session I was excited. After working in my classroom for two hours before my appointment time. I kept thinking I don’t want anyone touching me. I’m sweating and feel gross. Two other members on my team were coming … More Relax, Relate, Release
If you asked me last year if I was returning to teaching I wasn’t sure of my answer at the time. This time last year I wasn’t sure if Harrison, Sydney and I would still be living in Delaware. My passion to be an autism advocate, and work with special needs families is a full … More To Teach Or Not To Teach
I always wondered what Sydney was doing at lunch and recess. Did she have friends to play with? Did she play by herself? Did she wander around by herself? How did that make her feel? Yesterday I had recess duty and I complained like I was a kid, because it was hot. In the end … More When There’s No Room On The Buddy Bench
Ms. Copher, I am tired. Ms. Copher, it’s so hot. Ms. Copher I need to go to the bathroom. Ms. Copher when do we eat lunch? That was just the first five minutes of field day. Year 24 of teaching is almost over for me and this has been one of my most rewarding … More How To Survive Field Day
I love Game of Thrones for many reasons, Jon Snow being reason number one. I remember watching GOT when we lived in Michigan, when we were in our autism storm. It was when Syd didn’t sleep and I would sit outside her room making sure she didn’t roam around the house or get out of … More When The Dust Settles
When I heard Kodi’s mom say that music saved his life I began to cry. I thought to myself what will save Sydney’s life? Will it be cheerleading, track, her love of flowers or drama? By now we have all seen or heard about the talented Kodi Lee, a 22 year old man living with … More Music Saved His Life
IEP etiquette is to bring bagels, muffins or snacks to the IEP team. This is like a peace offering showing you are all on the same side. Food at an IEP meeting reminds me of The Last Supper. Food is the last thing on my mind. I wish I could have asked Sydney’s IEP team … More Jesus Is Better Than Bagels
When I heard the word Autism, Dr. Chugani wasn’t telling me anything that I didn’t already know. When he hugged me and sent me on my way that’s really when I heard the word Autism. I didn’t mind the label because now Sydney would actually get the help she needed. I had no idea what … More The Diagnosis
Now that I have your attention, my blog can begin. Last night I participated in a four hour ALICE training to prepare me for an active shooter situation at school. What I learned could be used in a mall, church or college campus. I admit I was not prepared for what I would experience. My … More Will Run When Necessary
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