Hello Mrs. Copher, I doubt you remember me. I was in your 3rd and 4th grade class at Woodland Elementary back in Michigan. I wanted to take a moment to let you know that I graduated from Michigan State University and that I am working toward my professional goals. Thank you for teaching me. I … More A Letter From A Former Student
Have you ever heard of Smencils? Have you ever smelled a Smencil? Well you are missing out. If you have a child in elementary school or you are an elementary teacher you know the importance of Smencils. Smencils are a great fundraising opportunity. So if you are looking for a way to raise money check … More Ms. Copher, Where is my Smencil?
Some will say I’m a hypocrite and question why pay for education when I will have to pay for college. I went to catholic school from grades first through twelfth. I think part of the reason was because our church and school was across the street from our home growing up. I have been asked … More Why I Love Catholic Schools
People that know me, know that I love a bargain. I never buy anything that is full price. I always hit the clearance racks first. My first priority is to make sure my kids have what they need and I save myself for last. I think it would be backwards if I was styling like … More Mr. Cable Man
Don’t worry about everything, instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done. Philippians 4 :6-8 How many hours of the day do you spend worrying about something? I am better at not worrying about everything. I admit I worried about how people perceived me. I worried … More Soulful Sunday Week 3
The thing I love about our family is that we will welcome anyone into our family. Everyone is an Auntie to my children. We have “play cousins”, people that we aren’t related to that become our aunties. I was blessed that both of my parents came from large families. My father’s family is in Georgia. … More My Auntie ReRe
Mornings can run smoothly or we can have some unforeseen bumps in the road. I prepare as much as possible for my kids the night before. I think of all of the possible triggers that could affect Sydney. Sometimes no matter how much planning I do. All it takes is one thing, sound, breakfast choice, … More Oh no! I’m Still In My Pajamas
“I had people in my life who didn’t give up on me: my mother, my aunt, my science teacher. I had one-on-one speech therapy. I had a nanny who spent all day playing turn-taking games with me” ~Temple Grandin How many of you know who Temple Grandin is? If this is the first time hearing … More Let Your Voice Be Heard
If WebMD says seasonal depression is a real disorder than it is. Case closed. I have heard this term lately and after listening to a few people share their feelings with me. I think there may be something to having seasonal depression. When the seasons change I think we all have to adjust to the … More Is Seasonal Depression Real?
Every success story for our family is a huge victory and is celebrated. Sydney picked out her costume online of course. Harrison decided he didn’t want to dress up but he would serve as Sydney’s bodyguard. I didn’t prep her with a social story this time. But I just talked with her when she was … More Autism Friendly Halloween
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