Category Archives: Memories
Thank You, Dr. Torrance
As you probably are aware, I have begun studying creativity and the life of Dr. E. Paul Torrance. To commemorate and keep track of the study, I have started an additional blog called Thank You, Dr. Torrance that will be … Continue reading
One Word: Perseverance
I’ve seen people choose one word to describe their goals for 2012 a lot lately. At first, I didn’t want to take part. Writing isn’t about setting trends or following them, but once I found a word, I couldn’t get … Continue reading
Discovering Joy
Two weekends ago, I was getting ready to start a journey to see my sister in Athens, home to the University of Georgia, and before I left for a night at home to do laundry, I went to retrieve a … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging, Disability, Memories, Parenting, Parents, Special Education, Transitions, Twitter
The Power of Twitter
Last night, I was going through a rough time. There’s a ton going on in my family and academic life, some of which I’m not at liberty to share here, that keeps me lying awake at night. So I reached … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging, College, Disability, Memories, Social Media, Twitter, Undergraduate Education
Patience: An Essential For Your Teacher Toolkit
This weekend, I’ve sought out many different ways to instill intrinsic motivation within myself for the upcoming semester. I will move back into my dormitory and begin my third year of college on Thursday. It’s amazing what you find when … Continue reading
Filed under Children, College, Educational Psychology, Erin, Future, Graduate Education, Memories, Parenting, Parents, Transitions, Undergraduate Education
I’ll Love You For Always
When I thought about how my children would react to my disability the other day, I got a response that I didn’t expect. Dr. Vartabedian kindly let me know that “to them, I’ll be mom, not just a woman with … Continue reading
Filed under Adulthood, Child Development, Children, Disability, Erin, Future, Memories, Parenting, Parents
Rights, Transitions, and Tough Decisions
On Thursday night, I had one of the most fitful sleeps I’ve had in a long, long time. I was nervous. The next morning, I was scheduled to go to my second-to-last appointment with my neurologist, the one who has … Continue reading
Filed under Adulthood, College, Disability, Erin, Future, Medical Care, Memories, Pediatrics, Transitions
Exciting Adventures & New Responsibilities
It is with great pleasure and humility that I’m pleased to announce my newest venture. I was “hired” (it’s a volunteer staff position) as the Director of Social Media for Radio Rounds, a podcast/radio show run exclusively by medical students. … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging, Doctor, Erin, Future, Medical School, Medicine, Memories, Podcasts, Radio Rounds, Social Media
Dream It Anyway
My motivation comes in all shapes and sizes. Last week, a friend was telling me of some struggles that were going on with children at home, and my heart broke. No, there’s nothing I can do, in a sense, but … Continue reading
Filed under College, Disability, Educational Psychology, Future, Memories
Why Educational Psychology?
For today’s inaugural #psychchat, we’re discussing our passions and the anatomies of them. As for me, I’m fairly new to the field. But I’m passionate. Passionate about learning, passionate about helping others find ways that they learn best, teaching, and … Continue reading
