Freelance rockstar, certified elementary teacher, mama to two future world changers, mental health support advocate, and overall nerd. ———————————————— I have 2 kids, Jude and Prudence, both named after Beatles songs. We have hard (age appropriate) conversations, because they ask tough questions. They amaze me everyday. I do my very best to make sure they are socially aware, allies for justice, and overall decent human beings. 💪🏻👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ———————————————— I love all things nerdy and geeky. 🤓 Anime is my favorite tv genre and it’s partner in crime, manga is my favorite type of read. ———————————————— I love the Marvel Universe, the Star Wars galaxy, would join the USS Enterprise even as a red shirt, and catch a ride in TARDIS any time it materialized. 🚀✨ ———————————————— I love to play board games, card games, strategy, and party games. ♟👾🕹 ———————————————— I have Manic Depressive Bipolar Disorder. While it is a part of me, it does not define me. I’m learning coping skills, triggers and strategies that work for me to live my best life, but am still learning and healing. I love to encourage others battling mental illness, and fight alongside them when things get hard. 💚 ———————————————— I taught Elementary for 6 years and loved my journey. I taught 5th grade Reading Writing and Social Studies, and then was a self-contained 3rd grade teacher. 👩🏻‍🏫📝📚 Love your teachers y’all! ———————————————— By modeling reading and working on reading with my oldest, I myself fell in love with reading all over again. I always have a physical book, audiobook, and ebook available at all times. 📚 Currently reading: 📖 Meditations - Marcus Aurelius Current Listen: 🎧 You Are Your Own - Jamie Lee Finch By Current e-book:📱 Under the Oak Tree - Sooji Kim Current Manga: 💥 A Sign of Affection - suu Morishita