🎓 A Beloved Tradition at Claremont and Woodland Academy 💙✨ Last week, Claremont Academy’s graduating seniors took part in a heartwarming tradition: the Graduation Walk through the very building where many began their academic journey.

Such a blast!

A parent of my student made an entire elaborate lunch for all of her kids’ teachers today to say thank you. Insane! So thankful 💕

One of my old students who is in high school now that moved out of the neighborhood SCHEDULED time with me after school to catch up. He brought me Lindt chocolates, caught me up on his life, and asked play Uno like we did when he used to stay after school. My heart is full! 💕

She will be so dearly missed!

Thank you to Woodland/Claremont principal Chris Labreck, Woodland co-chair Sophie Kelliher, and Claremont co-chair Liz Leidel for designing a productive and innovative second steering committee meeting today.

Visited my old stomping grounds today. Missed this city!

This is cool, but it would be so much more valuable to think about how to get our Main South kids to school safely without walking by people doing drugs on the streets or people passed out on the side of the sidewalk at 7am…

Missed my kids already!! Thank you Clark University for giving our kids the life experiences they need to thrive!

Thank you for your interest in Astronomer.

Great PD so far and cool to get an in person introduction to the new commissioner!

Anyone know if a good Worcester area contact for someone who could make Woodland apparel for our teachers? Our last guy has closed his business!

The irony of the digital highway signs detailing the number of recent teen crashes is that the sign is so long and distracting it will probably just cause…more crashes.

That’s a wrap on our two days of professional development for teachers (this year with Woodland/Claremont staff combined!). Vibes were high, and we are ready to welcome over 500 smiling faces on Monday! 🤗

If you know Mrs. Smallcomb, you know she’s the type of teacher that a student NEVER forgets. Today, she had a special surprise visitor today, a student from 11 years ago who had just moved from Liberia when he had Mrs. Smallcomb! 💕

Congrats to MS. CAMPOS, our assistant principal and first paw winner, whose dedication and hard work has kept us afloat and thriving these last two weeks! 😍🐾

Geeking out over finally being able to vote for school committee, my favorite Thursday night show 😉

I'm on the cover of Publisher's Weekly (?!) and featured in this week's issue with other brilliant Writers To Watch. Feeling deeply not chill about the whole thing!!!! A Good Person will be out March 31, 2026!!!!