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Published
“A Gen-Xer discovers TkTok as teaching tool.” Something Better Magazine. Missouri National Education Association. Print. Spring 2020.
“Crush This School Year.” Something Better Magazine. Missouri National Education Association. Print. Fall 2019.
“Refresh & Refuel.” Something Better Magazine. Missouri National Education Association. Print. Summer 2019.
“Making Strides Toward Trauma-Informed Teaching.” Something Better Magazine. Missouri National Education Association. Print. Spring 2019.
“The Externship.” Something Better Magazine. Missouri National Education Association. Print. Summer 2017. 8-9.
“Lessons from the other side: the teacher becomes student." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Spring 2016, 20-23.
"Summer bucket lists: plan for joy!" School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Summer 2015, 14-17.
"Institute of play: fun & games in the classroom enhance education." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Winter 2015, 10-13.
"Teachers' Hierarchy of Needs." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Summer 2014, 40-41.
"Top 10 Things to Finish the Year with Joy." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Spring 2014, 10-13.
"The Giver Lesson Plan: Teaching Problem Solving." Talks with Teachers. Brian Sztabnik. Web. 25 November 2013.
"Altruism affect academics: Service learning in the classroom." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Summer 2013, 16-19.
"When things go bump in your mind: recurring dreams partner with stress." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Fall 2012. 28-29.
"Business spotlight: Fields of Vino." Springfield Business Journal. Print. 02 July 2012.
"When a Student Says No to College." Teaching Tolerance - Diversity, Equity and Justice, Southern Poverty Law Center, 26 April 2012.
"National project puts the love back into writing." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Spring 2012, 30-32.
"Encouraging Giving and Connections." Teaching Tolerance - Diversity, Equity and Justice, Southern Poverty Law Center, 21 December 2011.
"Tour Brings American History To Life." Teaching Tolerance - Diversity, Equity and Justice, Southern Poverty Law Center, 27 October 2011.
“A Journey by 'Shoe' May Help Grow Hearts.” Teaching Tolerance - Diversity, Equity and Justice, Southern Poverty Law Center, 21 July 2011.
"The Broken Skateboard Museum." Great Educators 2011, H. Blau (Ed.). DogEar Publishing. 2-5. Print. 2011.
"Experiencing the cacophonies of fear: Gaining empathy for my students." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Spring 2010, 28-29.
“A Gen-Xer discovers TkTok as teaching tool.” Something Better Magazine. Missouri National Education Association. Print. Spring 2020.
“Crush This School Year.” Something Better Magazine. Missouri National Education Association. Print. Fall 2019.
“Refresh & Refuel.” Something Better Magazine. Missouri National Education Association. Print. Summer 2019.
“Making Strides Toward Trauma-Informed Teaching.” Something Better Magazine. Missouri National Education Association. Print. Spring 2019.
“The Externship.” Something Better Magazine. Missouri National Education Association. Print. Summer 2017. 8-9.
“Lessons from the other side: the teacher becomes student." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Spring 2016, 20-23.
"Summer bucket lists: plan for joy!" School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Summer 2015, 14-17.
"Institute of play: fun & games in the classroom enhance education." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Winter 2015, 10-13.
"Teachers' Hierarchy of Needs." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Summer 2014, 40-41.
"Top 10 Things to Finish the Year with Joy." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Spring 2014, 10-13.
"The Giver Lesson Plan: Teaching Problem Solving." Talks with Teachers. Brian Sztabnik. Web. 25 November 2013.
"Altruism affect academics: Service learning in the classroom." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Summer 2013, 16-19.
"When things go bump in your mind: recurring dreams partner with stress." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Fall 2012. 28-29.
"Business spotlight: Fields of Vino." Springfield Business Journal. Print. 02 July 2012.
"When a Student Says No to College." Teaching Tolerance - Diversity, Equity and Justice, Southern Poverty Law Center, 26 April 2012.
"National project puts the love back into writing." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Spring 2012, 30-32.
"Encouraging Giving and Connections." Teaching Tolerance - Diversity, Equity and Justice, Southern Poverty Law Center, 21 December 2011.
"Tour Brings American History To Life." Teaching Tolerance - Diversity, Equity and Justice, Southern Poverty Law Center, 27 October 2011.
“A Journey by 'Shoe' May Help Grow Hearts.” Teaching Tolerance - Diversity, Equity and Justice, Southern Poverty Law Center, 21 July 2011.
"The Broken Skateboard Museum." Great Educators 2011, H. Blau (Ed.). DogEar Publishing. 2-5. Print. 2011.
"Experiencing the cacophonies of fear: Gaining empathy for my students." School & Community Magazine, Missouri State Teachers Association. Print. Spring 2010, 28-29.