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Disappointing News

Today I received some pretty disappointing news.  It was news I was expecting, but I was still hopeful.  I will not be able to continue to teach at the local adult high school because I work as a staff member full time and we are in the peak of high value accreditation and grant reporting.  It makes sense and I understand it from a managerial point of view and the effective use of resources, talent, knowledge, and experience. This is just a temporary hiatus and it hopefully means another door is preparing to open. Cheers, L.

Traveling Pen Adventures - Setting myself free!

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Yeah. So. How've you been? (crickets...) Source "Anyone out there?" she asks. ----------------------------------------------------------------- It's been a while, hasn't it? Loads of things have changed and yet not changed. I am still married, got pregnant and had a successful birth.  I love my child.  I love my husband.  I don't love my bags under the eyes. I'm still working in higher education but looking to get out.  I am tired of awarding failing grades because the student doesn't fit in the little mold the school wants them to fit.  I hate seeing students that pored over their work, and poured their heart and soul into it, be subjected to such disappointment and no reward/positive outcome for their work. So. I'm starting my own business.  Now, it won't be accredited by any higher learning body, but it will provide the same quality instruction that a traditional student would receive. It's called the ...