Author: Christy

After graduating from Eupora High School, I attended Mississippi State University where I majored in Social Studies Education. In 2004, I completed my Master of Education from Belhaven University and became National Board Certified in 2005. In May 2020, I completed my Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Belhaven University. I am beginning my 23rd year of teaching. In my spare time, I love to garden, read, and take care of my ducks and chickens and now bees!

Be Kind Like Coach

Note: This post was originally published January 2021. This blog originally started to share educational resources.  Although this post is not about an educational resource, […]

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The Deepest South of All: Part 2…a visit to Natchez

First, if you have not read my previous blog post on Richard Grant’s latest novel, click here to read. As soon as I read the […]

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The Second Mrs Astor by Shana Abe

Wow! That is really all I can say! This is such an amazing (ah-ma-zing) book. It is a historical fiction novel based on the second […]

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Should you be concerned about our state’s new social studies revisions? My thoughts…

NOTE: Below are two old blog posts from Jan. 2022. Never would I have thought this debate would reemerge in my state but here we […]

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The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore 

Mother Teresa once said, “The biggest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling of being unwanted.”  Reflect on that quote for […]

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Southern Living The Official SEC Tailgating Cookbook: Great Food Legendary Teams Cherished Traditions

After my husband and I got engaged, there were only two wedding “seasons”/dates that were off limits: hunting season and football season! To this day, […]

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Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates (and Salem Witch Trials)

Synopsis: It’s time to come home… The Hull family has owned the Gallows Hill Winery for generations. The sprawling old house has long been perched […]

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Children’s Books and Econ? Why yes!

What does a teacher do when it is the end of a week…end of a HOMECOMING week…after a PEP RALLY…when kids are wired and tired? […]

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Nonfiction Book Reviews (before the blog)

Several years ago, I decided to cook a recipe that matched the setting of each book I read. I then would share the book on […]

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