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Why Jen Mangrum Should Be Our Next NC Superintendent
North Carolina used to be an education powerhouse. We were ranked number ten in the country for teacher pay and were recognized nationally for quality. When Mark Johnson won in…
Read MoreThis Thing Called Weight
I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc. to write about the realities of obesity as a chronic disease. All opinions are my own. I’m…
Read MoreThe Truth About Epilepsy
I was compensated by Med-IQ in collaboration with Duke Health to write about the risks of uncontrolled epilepsy and surgical treatment for epilepsy. All opinions are my own. This post…
Read MoreThe Same Old Superintendent
The Berkeley County School Board accepted Manny Arvon’s resignation and retirement after 45 years of “service.” He leaves with a pension of $14,250 per month and the ability to keep…
Read MoreSex Education in Goldsboro, NC
I’m not one of those to shy away from tough conversations. I like honesty and transparency and, as the mom of four, we have a lot of conversations in our…
Read MoreLawsuit of the Nonverbal Child
It’s the first one that’s been filed regarding the abuse that took place at Berkeley Heights Elementary in WVA. Truthfully, even though I’m married to an attorney, I’m not much…
Read MoreTitle One School
You may not even know what that means. My four children attend a Title 1, public school. To qualify as a Title 1 School, at least 50% of your students…
Read MoreDear Pender County Families
You’ve been on my radar for quite a while. This fall, when the hurricane decimated your neck of the woods, I shared the story of your amazing community on my…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics
Real life doesn’t abide by our rules. The Special Olympics was never on my bucket list. Perhaps as a volunteer, but not as mom. Last year, I was the mom…
Read MoreWhat Drives a Parent to Cheat?
Thirty-three parents have been arrested in the largest college admissions scandal on record. The ultra wealthy including CEOs, celebrities, business leaders were charged with college coaches and William Singer, founder…
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