Author Archives: Amy's Reflections
September 2026 Books
In addition to the list of books below, I had a unique reading opportunity in September. I was the first beta reader of a book draft written by my friend’s husband. I can’t say more about the book, but if … Continue reading
August 2026 Books
The first weeks of the new school year are always busy, so this was a slower than usual month for me. I still managed to read some fun fiction, nonfiction, for adults and middle grades. What I read this month: … Continue reading
July 2025 Books
I always love a long vacation that includes time at the pool and on planes, where I get to read a lot! July looks extra long because it includes the books that I read at the end of June, which … Continue reading
Happy 14th Birthday Blog!
Today, July 14, my blog turns 14 years old! I try to take some time to reflect each July on why I blog, since this is the month when I began blogging (see 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th , 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th birthday posts). My very first … Continue reading
Learning from travel
I love to travel! I love experiencing new places, new sites, new people, learning history and culture, trying some new foods (I’m not a foodie and I’m a picky eater, but I try my best!), practicing new languages, and stepping … Continue reading
June 2025 Books
Knowing I will be on vacation from the end of June through the beginning of July, I am posting what I read in June before I left. What I read over vacation will be covered in July. This month I … Continue reading
May 2026 Books
Maycember Mayem is real at this time of years in schools, but I still managed to squeeze in some interesting reading choices. What I read this month: The Heartbreak Hotel by Emily Wright – I found this sapphic romance on … Continue reading
What are we consuming and how do we know?
I’m going to tell you a little story. The first thing you need to know is that I refused to join TikTok, but I am well aware that most things that trend on TikTok end up heading over to Instagram … Continue reading
April 2026 Reading
This month I read: The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Ours Kids Learning– And How to Help Them Thrive Again by Jared Cooney Horvath – I read this book because of the national conversations about educational technology, and kids … Continue reading
Praise, Feedback, and Pride in Education
I have a friend who convinced me, despite my protests, to record regular Marco Polo videos back and forth with her on a weekly and sometimes daily basis. One thing that we try to do on Fridays is share some … Continue reading
