Abigail is a Pre-K-5th grade educator in Cincinnati, Ohio. She earned her BA at Judson University in Chicago-land and her Masters in Teaching at Miami University through the Ohio Writing Project. S…| The Collective
Perspective # 1 Toddler barricading the door Tears streaming in 3-year-old fashon NPR softly playing somber news Steaming cup of coconut deliciousness Cozy car and flowing chatter Quick commute Per…| The Collective
Makes you feel like a million bucks– even in your jammies. Froths your almond milk to make your coffee extra special on a Tuesday Holds your toddler in the dark of the night, not concerned ab…| The Collective
To all who have started state testing… this is for you and for myself. Dear Teacher, Wherever you are, you have had quite the year. You have reinvented the wheel more times than you can count…| The Collective
Here’s to three. Our son- May your giggles outweigh your tears May you wake up every morning and still be in awe of the sunrise May the moon make you smile And open fields cause you to run free May…| The Collective
Rain pours Dancing sideways Students gawk as if they have never experienced rain I refocus them But my attention is captured I am no better than my 10 year old’s Droplets turn into puddles, a…| The Collective
Reading the news my heart is heavy. Here is the article I read today blacked out with “blackout poetry maker.” Praying this senseless killing will end. Abigail teaches 5th grade science…| The Collective
I took a break from my computer for a week. I needed to clear my head and have some space. I wrote in my journal each day … but I missed my March framily. So here I am writing today with my s…| The Collective
You’re too good to be true Green Lush windy and 75 degrees My classroom the sweet sea breeze My students a flock of seagulls near by Fridays you are always special But even more so when I have no w…| The Collective
How it can be prevented everyone knows Always creeps up on you like an unwelcomed guest Never a side I want to share with others all emotions break down Greed for food settles in — it consumes Ever…| The Collective
[Prompt: Look around and choose 4 things within 4 ft. of you and 4 minutes to write about them.] The digital machine hums as it begins its daily rituals– attendance, email, wordLe, it’s…| The Collective