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Spring Reigns Supreme

Spring is my favorite holiday… I mean season. After what feels like an endless winter (looking at you, White Witch), spring truly feels like a

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Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

A Tribute to Mr. Brookens

When I was in elementary school I was attending a weekend camp. You know in the winter when you get to go away and stay

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Students

Open Letter To My Younger Self

To my younger self:  Life has been beautiful; life has been hard. It is like whack-a-mole, you hit one thing and another comes up. I

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Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

How Schools Can Create a Culture of Mental Wellness

Mental health matters—especially in schools, where students spend most of their time navigating friendships, academics, and personal growth. Creating a culture of mental wellness doesn’t

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Friendship

My Word of the Year – 2025

Hi friend– A Word of the Year, defined by Elizabeth Rider is, “…your constant (yet gentle) reminder to focus on creating positive change [throughout the

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Parents

Same Year, New Me!

My favorite holidays always have a hint of celebration – the Fourth of July, Christmas, Birthdays, and especially New Year’s. This is in large part

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Friendship

Say YES!!

Some of the best things in life start as a joke. One of my favorite things to do is go line and swing dancing. I

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