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This Groovy Educator loves sharing, teaching, and writing! Literacy instruction and social emotional learning are priorities in my classroom.

I hope you enjoy exploring my Groovy Educator blog and resources. It is a constant work in progress. I'm excited to be back to blogging. I stepped away when I returned to teaching. It's hard to find the time to balance everything.

06/14/2026

Little Skunk and Friends is taking another step forward! 🦨📚

From story ideas to merchandise designs, this dream is becoming a reality. Every day brings us one step closer to publication, and I am so grateful for the support and encouragement along the way.

I can’t wait to introduce you to these special friends! ✨Merchandise is now available in my Groovy Educator eBay store. I’m so grateful for the illustrations by Alayna Maria. She has brought these characters to life!

05/29/2026

When life gets difficult, choose to look for the good.

Several years ago, my family was involved in a head-on collision. In the midst of fear and uncertainty, I remembered something that Fred Rogers once said: “Look for the helpers.”

That simple advice changed my perspective. Instead of focusing only on the crash, I began to notice the people who showed up with kindness, courage, and compassion. The first responders, the medical staff, the strangers who cared—those helpers reminded me that even in the hardest moments, there is still goodness in the world.

Life will always have challenges, but we can choose where we focus our attention. When things feel overwhelming, look for the helpers. And when you can, be one.

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05/25/2026

🐝 Can you spot the hidden bee? 👀
Little Skunk is getting ready for a brand new adventure! 🌿🦨

Search carefully through the forest scene and see if you can find the tiny hidden bee hiding somewhere in the picture! Drop a 🐝 in the comments when you find it.

✨ Coming Soon: Little Skunk & Friends
A story about kindness, friendship, and belonging.

05/22/2026

“Choose kindness.”
Two simple words that can change someone’s whole day. 🖤🦨

In a world where everyone wants to belong, kindness helps us find friendship, confidence, and connection. Little Skunk is learning that being different isn’t something to hide — it’s something to celebrate.

Let’s raise children who include others, encourage one another, and choose compassion first. ✨

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05/20/2026

✨ Meet Orange Fox ✨
Little Skunk’s friend is playful, kind, and always ready to make someone smile. 🦊💛

Orange Fox reminds us that true friendship means welcoming others just as they are. Genuine friends help us feel like we belong. 🌿

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05/20/2026

A kind friend can make even the hardest days feel a little brighter. 🦊🦨✨

Little Skunk may feel different sometimes, but Orange Fox reminds her that true friendship means kindness and acceptance. In a world that can feel overwhelming, be the friend who makes others feel like they belong. 🤍

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05/19/2026

Life is a gift, even on the hard days.

As an educator, I strive to help children cultivate a growth mindset by encouraging them to choose joy, focus on the positive, and believe in their ability to grow through challenges.

The hard days matter too — they build resilience, empathy, perseverance, and strength. Sometimes the smallest encouragement can make the biggest difference in a child’s life.

Every day is another opportunity to learn, grow, and spread kindness. 💛

05/17/2026

Little Skunk & Friends is a heartwarming story about finding joy, being yourself, and discovering where you belong. 📚✨

Because every child deserves to feel accepted just as they are.

05/17/2026

🩷🌸 Choose happy! 🌸🩷

A tiny skunk.
A field of wildflowers.
And absolutely zero worries. 🦨✨

This illustration feels like childhood magic — the kind that makes kids giggle, point at the page, and ask to read the story again. 📚💕

Saving this little moment of joy for your timeline today. 🌼

Would you read a book with this character? 👇

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