Schedules of 3 kiddos is making this harder this year but getting there! #autismacceptance

“There are equal parts beauty and pressure in being someone’s person” This quote by Kate Swenson from “Autism Out Loud” hit home hard this week.

3 years ago in May my middle child, David, was diagnosed with level 3 autism. While I expected to hear the word autism, I never expected how it would feel to hear it out loud or what the word truly would mean. I’m still learning and hoping the world continues to learn with me.

Way to go boys!!! Ricky you must get your speed from your aunt 😂😅😂😅

Can’t believe I get to see these kids graduate 8th grade tonight!!! My 2020 crew! So grateful to have taught you! #sd113a

Next stop LHS!

Ready to Rock this school year with the most amazing colleagues!!! #sd113a #centralcards

Couldn’t start the year without a little orange and blue🧡💙. This flag has traveled from college to 5 different classrooms/offices in 13 years! I-L-L

First Day of School!

Got some new artwork for my office! #centralcards

The best mid-day, mid-week surprise from a friend!!!

Houses have been selected and crests have been made!!! Can’t wait for our first House Assembly Sept 19!!! Look for the winning house’s flag outside Central! #sd113a #centralcards #pbis

Faith, Hope and Love are a few things he gave us. But the greatest is LOVE! #911 #neverforget youtu.be/Zj6rMcVNQbw

Cooperation house showed up today!!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡#sd113a #centralcards

As part of our One Book One School project, we are exploring communication and disability with these hand drawn AAC boards! #sd113a #arted #centralcards

Thank you to our PTO for sponsoring this amazing event for our students !!! Lincolnway Special Recreation Center came to Central for a P. E. Takeover!!!

Awesome Halloween at Central!!! #sd113a

Another amazing Veterans Day at Central! #sd113a #centralcards

Support my journey to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois by participating in the Polar Plunge this year ❄️ support.soill.org/fundraiser/683…