My article about unschooling for Portland Family Magazine is finally done and published. It was a challenge trying to balance work on this piece and taking care of an infant and 3 year old. But I really enjoyed learning about this topic.
Read moreA writer’s dilemma
I spent the last two weeks having an awesome time with my mom and brother who visited from the East coast. Now that they have headed back home, I’m working on finishing up a piece I’m writing about unschooling for a local mag. And can I say that most of my supposed interviewees have flaked…
Read moreBook Discussion Pt. 2: The Neverending Story
During the first half of The Neverending Story, the reader is given a peek into Bastian’s life as his thoughts sometime wander while reading or he takes breaks. We find out that his mother died not long ago and his father emotionally neglects him. Teasing is a constant, not only by his peers, but some…
Read moreOregon Charter Schools
My latest examiner post is a list of every charter school in Oregon. It’s part of a project orchestrated by the National Charter Schools Examiner, Karin Piper. Whether your kids go to public or private school, are home schooled or go to a charter, I think we can all agree that it’s best to have…
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