Single mom. Boy mom. Girl mom. Stepmom.  Mom who has lost a son. 

I've been all of these. And sometimes all that "Mom-ness" spills into my classroom, affecting the way I view my students and respond to their needs. In my blog entires for parents  I write about things I've learned as a mother in a classroom… AND insights from when "Ms Ange" comes home, too.

As a college lecturer for more than 10 years, I’ve seen how distraction, procrastination, and a lack of structure erode the potential of students who are otherwise capable. At the same time, I’ve worked with graduate students to design more meaningful learning experiences. I share a bit of what I've learned along the way with teachers who love to teach just as much as I do.

I also share tips for students who want to build more effective habits, overcome procrastination, and stay organized so that they can enjoy learning again (and maybe even enjoy going to class).  If I were to be vulnerably honest, part of what I share here comes from my own bouts with demotivation and procrastination even as an adult... So yeah, been there, done that.