POWER TO CHANGE LIVES

  I don’t know about you, but I can still tell you the names of a couple of teachers who had the most profound influence on my life.  One said I would be a teacher someday, and sure enough, she was right.  One said I would never make it as a writer, and I believed her...

Meet Becca Kurt, another Teen-acious Teen

LP:  Hi Becca and welcome to my blog.  You come highly recommended by your friend, Eliana Franklin, who tells me you like to read and are into lots of activities.  First, tell us a bit about yourself. BK: I was born in Charlotte.  I’m fifteen and in tenth grade.  I...

It’s Off to Schools We Go….

So, I’m itching to get out into the classroom and use CRAZY as a teaching tool in reading, writing, or counseling classes.  If you are a teacher, school counselor, parent, or student,  I hope you will take a look at the following form and give me your input.  I...

Meet Rema, another Teen-acious Teen

Today I am pleased to welcome Rema Kodaimati, a Junior at Independence High in Mint Hill.  Her former teacher and fellow author Melissa Carpenter recommended her as a Teen-acious Teen. LP:  Rema, you have a unique story.  Fill us in on some of the details. RK: I  was...