Meet Me: The Super Teacher
Part of my calling is to be a teacher and I am constantly trying to grow and learn. I just love to share information with others that might help them out, too.
Chances are, if you ended up at my blog, then we have a lot in common!
I share tips, insights, how-tos, printables, and freebies for other daycare owners, homeschoolers, and teachers.
My posts focus on information and downloads that I think would be helpful for others like me. I know firsthand that being a teacher or running a business is not easy work. The things I share are meant to be inspirational and many posts include a download for you to use in your business or classroom.
Who am I?
At Work…
I have been a business owner. When my kids were younger (baby and preschool age,) I ran a daycare out of my home. This allowed me to earn income while being home with my kids. I learned so much during those years and created most of my preschool resources for my home daycare.
I am a teacher. I do have a B.S. in Elementary Education. In my home daycare, I taught preschool – mostly with resources I’ve created myself. When my kids were old enough for school, I switched to teaching third grade at the Christian school from which I graduated.
I am a homeschool mom. COVID-19 made me reevaluate my desire to teach in a classroom – it really just added more stress onto an already stressful job. Afraid that the stress would affect my family life, I chose to quit my job and homeschool my kids. And we LOVE it!
At Home…
I am a wife. Marriage is everything I thought it would be. I’m so thankful to be on this journey with my best friend and I want to be the best I can be for him.
I am a mother. Parenting is harder than I ever imagined. Although I studied child development and behavior for years, practicing this information is a totally different thing!
I am a Christian. My goal is to be an example of God’s blessings and love – NOT to judge or shove my beliefs in your face.
I am a farm girl. Though I didn’t grow up on a farm, my husband did. We moved onto the family farm shortly after we got married, and I love the lifestyle. I love that my kids are growing up playing in the dirt, bottle-feeding calves, and growing their own food.
My Story
Still reading? Here’s my story.
I got married young.
I fell in love with my husband when we were 16. When we were 20 we got married and bought a house! And I did my education courses online through Liberty University so that I could work full time while getting my degree.
Then we had a baby.
I always knew I wanted kids young, so we got pregnant shortly before I graduated college. After maternity leave, I returned to my full time job in retail. Since I was still trying to adjust to motherhood, I wasn’t actively looking for a new job in my field.
Then we got a big surprise.
Fast forward a couple months and my son is now 6 months old. I just got to work one day and got a phone call that would change my life forever.
My sister-in-law had unexpected passed away in an accident. And she left behind a 3 year old girl – suddenly an orphan.
So hubby and I decided to legally adopt my niece and give her the most “normal” life we could offer.
I Quit My Job
I went from no kids to 2 in 6 months time! Since I was still working full time, I had to find care for my own kids. Plus, my husband often worked out of town for a week at a time. It was just too much stress on me!
Then, out of nowhere, hubby got a raise. And enough of one that I could financially afford to stay home with my kids! I mean, for NO real reason at all. The timing was so perfect (mid-mental-breakdown) that I know this was part of God’s plan for us.
Starting the Daycare
Now, I did stay home for a few months with just my own kids. But I’m not the kind of person that can keep house all day. Since I’d always dreamed of having my own daycare, I started the process.
So I know firsthand how frustrating getting a house and family ready for daycare! And how difficult and ridiculous it can be to get the legalities and licensure done too. AND we moved after a year or so, so I had to do the whole process AGAIN!
Starting My Blog
I love to teach, I love to share, and I love to chat with people who do the same thing as me! So this blog has become a means for me to share my daycare and preschool insights and resources with a larger community.
Please feel free to email me any time with specific questions, ideas, or just to chat! Use the form here.
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