The Poe English Teacher - TpT Seller

Started from the bottom, now we here 🙌

In 2011, my senior year of high school, I was named a Standout Graduate by my local newspaper. At that time, I knew I had amazing potential, but had no idea where life would take me.

In December 2024, I was honored to be awarded the Young Citizen of the Year award from and for my work and impact at and in the Treasure Valley community! 🥳

Immensely grateful for all the support, encouragement, and recognition. This also came at a very pivotal moment, after my dad passed unexpectedly on October 1st, 2024. Grief has a way of shifting everything. And yet, somehow, it also gave me clarity about what's truly important and the drive to always aim higher. I accepted this award with tears in my eyes, thinking of my dad...because I knew he would've been so proud.

When I transitioned careers from teaching in late 2022, I never imagined I'd go this hard at my new job. In just a little over two years, I have leveled up, gained new skills, and have achieved things I didn't expect. Life has a funny way of bringing what you need to you at exactly the right time.

Career transitions aren't easy. They require faith, grit, and a willingness to start again - sometimes when you're already carrying a lot. But they're worth it.

If you're in a season of transition, growth, or reinvention...keep going. The version of you that's waiting on the other side is worth meeting 🌱🌱


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Democracy isn't a spectator sport - it's time for us to unite and get in the game. The power is in our hands.

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IDAHOANS: Book Bash is this weekend! On June 8th, we'll be having a blast fundraising for Bells for Books, the Treasure Valley's only privately funded bookmobile.

In addition to books in English, we've recently added Spanish books to our collection to help students improve their English and pass their immersion tests at school.

Bells for Books also provides necessities to children and families like hats, gloves, and school supplies.

Bells continues to be an asset for Garden City residents of all ages - join us on June 8th at our Book Bash event to show your support!

Buy your tickets here: https://gardencitypubliclibraryfoundation.wildapricot.org/event-5670818

Today is ♀️

Swipe ⬅️ to read about the history of this significant day and to learn about women in history who have been changemakers and trailblazers ✊️

Here's to strong women: may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.

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The data nerd in me loves these end-of-year wrap ups 😍 Anyone else?? 😂 I loved my Starbucks and Spotify Wrapped as well.

Thank you so much to everyone who supported The Poe English Teacher in 2023! It was a busy and amazing year, and I'm excited to keep growing in 2024! ✨️

Cheesin' 😁 because today I presented at the 8th annual Family and Community Engagement Conference with my team and our Community Schools colleagues 🙌

It's been almost a year since I started my new role as a grant writer - what a journey! It's been so rewarding to still work alongside educators and schools 📚

After reading "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah, I've been wanting to read more of her work. I checked out "Firefly Lane," one of her earlier hits, and found myself hooked again. 📚

"Firefly Lane" is the story of Tully and Kate, two women who became childhood friends in the 1970s. Their friendship spans decades and takes them through life's ups and downs. 👭

While I appreciate the premise of the story (and I definitely did cry at the ending)...

❗️SPOILER ALERT❗️

I do not like Tully. She begins as a sympathetic character with a tragic upbringing, but she is a horrible friend to Kate. If I had a friend like her, I would no longer have a friend like her.

Maybe this is me looking at the situation through a 2023 lens, where we have a greater societal understanding of boundaries and healthy vs. unhealthy dynamics. 🤔

Overall, I give this book a 4/5. Although I found the dynamics frustrating at times, this story demonstrates how fulfilling (and complicated) human relationships can be. The prose, as is Kristin Hannah's style, is also beautiful.

If you've read this book, leave a comment with your thoughts!

Excited to share some incredible grant and award opportunities that can supercharge your teaching!

Swipe 👈 to see some up and coming funding opportunities for fall 2023 💸💸

A quick Google search of the grant's name will help you find the application, and you can always DM me with questions!

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‼️ Sale alert!! ‼️

The TpT back to school sitewide sale starts on Tuesday 8/1 - grab all of your back to school favorites for up to 25% off!

Swipe 👈 to see some of my most popular items that will be on sale and what buyers are saying.

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The Barbie movie was everything 💖🎀

Book Review: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

I give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was my first Kristin Hannah read, and it had me hooked:

✅️ Set in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest (I'm from Washington and stories set in the PNW always capture my interest)
✅️ Beautiful imagery and vivid descriptions
✅️ Compelling characters and emotional interactions
✅️ Heartbreaking and moving (I started tearing up as I was reading the ending, trying not to cry at the hair salon)

I'm now a big Kristin Hannah fan. Any other books by her that you recommend? Let me know!

Thinking ahead to the end of summer? 🤔

Oh I hope not and that you're relaxing by the pool rn...but just in case!

Swipe ⬅️ to see some grant opportunities that I found for educators for this upcoming school year.

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Don't miss out on this chance to make a lasting impact for your classroom and students! 📚👩‍🏫👨‍🏫🍎