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Write Down, Speak Up


2019 is my year of writing. My goal was to write more and to use writing as a form of self-care even self-therapy. However, I've found that with support from teacher-writers, I've been able to use my writing to make an impact in my school. So far, my writing has helped me speak up at a school community meeting with administrators and parents and students as well as plan and execute a World Language Honor Society. I feel like my commitment to writing has helped me grow professionally and has helped increase my confidence as well. I know that writing is a difficult partner and it is always easy to love. Sometimes you neglect it, sometimes you are apteuint with it but it does not return your love, but I am encouraged by the small victories writing has already helped me achieve.

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