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Congress Has Passed an Education Budget. See How Key Programs Are Affected Federal funding for low-income students and special education will remain level year over year.

I spent some time this morning reflecting on 9/11. Twenty-four years feels like a long time. As I think about the day, I remember that morning quite vividly. Admittedly, the days after a bit of a blur, but that morning stands out in my memory. In 2001, I was 25 years old. I was the Office Coordinator of the UMBC Upward Bound program....

Reflections on 9/11 I spent some time this morning reflecting on 9/11. Twenty-four years feels like a long time. As I think about the day, I remember that morning quite vividly. Admittedly, the days after a bit of a b…

I made a drive last week that I don’t think I’ve made in almost 15 years. Follow me on the ADHD dolphining it sparked and the adventure that ensued for our 10th wedding anniversary. Fall 2009 In early October 2009, my grandfather passed away. Over the course of a week, my life changed forever. While he was 85 years old, his death was unexpected, yet we had time to prepare...let me explain....

15 years in the Making: Memories Old and New I made a drive last week that I don’t think I’ve made in almost 15 years. Follow me on the ADHD dolphining it sparked and the adventure that ensued for our 10th wedding anniversary. Fall 2009 In ea…

Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons being projected onto the wall in Lexington Market When I was a kid, my grandmother made sure I had lots of experiences, as she did for my cousin and, apparently, for my mother, aunt, and uncle...think piano lessons, dance lessons, sports, sports camps etc. In my case, it started with guitar lessons at 5. My uncle had taken guitar lessons, so there was a child-size guitar in the house I started playing with, which led to guitar lessons....

Everything Old is New Again…yet somehow Different Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons being projected onto the wall in Lexington Market When I was a kid, my grandmother made sure I had lots of experiences, as she did for my cousin and, apparently,…

I had the pleasure of attending the Isles, Inc. 2024 Spring Celebration where the honorees included Stacy Russell-Denton M.S.

We know that , but it is heartwarming to see a colleague and TRIO Alum honored for the work she does!

Lovely.