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From My Father to My Classroom: The Healing Power of Laughter
A reflection on faith, teaching, and the power of humor, ending with a lesson from Biz Markie’s Just a Friend.
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Forgive Them Father: The Day I Walked Out of the Classroom and Into My Calling
Violence broke my heart and opened my eyes. When animosity filled my classroom, forgiveness became my freedom. This is the story of how walking away from teaching led me to walk in purpose.
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When Chaos Turns into Breakthrough: Finding God’s Hand in the Noise
A heartfelt story of faith and transformation from the classroom. When chaos threatened to take over, I discovered that God was turning my mess into a masterpiece. A reminder that even in the noise, His timing is perfect.
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Finding Wisdom in Gangsta’s Paradise: Proverbs 14:29 and the Power of Patience
As a Black woman from Philadelphia, I reflect on my first year teaching Hispanic teens. Inspired by Gangsta’s Paradise and Proverbs 14:29, I discover patience and understanding, building real connections.
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Finding Bliss in Disruptive Classrooms: Heaven on Earth
Discover how mindfulness and music can transform disruptive classrooms into peaceful spaces. Find heaven on earth through rhythm, breath, and faith.
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Access Denied? Not on My Watch: dead prez, Katharine Drexel, and Psalm 91:11 at MLK Middle School
A raw reflection on student teaching at MLK Middle School, exploring disability hierarchies, failed inclusion, and the fight for educational justice—through the lens of Katherine Drexel and dead prez’s “They Schools.”
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U.N.I.T.Y, Who You Callin’…? Fernando, Queen Latifah, and Psalm 147:3
I’ve carried a lot of classroom stories with me over the years. But one in particular still brings tears to my eyes. It’s the story of a quiet boy named Fernando—and how words can both destroy and heal.
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We’re All in the Same Gang: Jesus, Neurodiversity, and Galatians 3:28
“We’re All in the Same Gang,” a hip-hop classic, speaks to unanimity. Read how Galatians 3:28’s message of unity in Christ applies to neurodiversity.

