"What I Do"
I'm a teacher of students who are deaf/hard of hearing. I am also licensed to teach art. I'm currently in my fifth year of teaching and third teaching position. I was an itinerant teacher (in MinneSNOWta), followed by an art teacher in a deaf residential program and am currently teaching any/all subjects in a mainstreamed deaf program within a public elementary school. Each job has brought its own challenges and accomplishments and I can't quite say which role I prefer the most just yet. I'm eager to go back to school and work towards a PhD in either behavioral psychology, some combination of art/deaf education or general curriculum/administration.
"My Other
I am also a full-time working mom, which is an oxymoron in of itself, since all mothers work full-time, regardless if they are receiving a paycheck for it or not. At present, I'm the blessed mother of a little boy, Zachary, who will be turning two in January. Additionally, our second child, another son to be named Jeremiah is due at the end of January {but I wouldn't be surprised if he decided to make his grand debut much sooner!}. The other in my "OUR" is my wonderful husband, the Mister...Dennis. While no one person is perfect, HE is perfect for me. Truly my other half and the man I could not imagine my crazy, hectic life without.
"Me, Myself and I"
Beyond my job and my role as a wife and mother, I am what my grandfather calls "artsy-fartsy" - a term he once believed offensive and now I have grown to love. When I'm not working and the kids are otherwise occupied aka asleep, I enjoy reading, drawing/crafting, watching any/all variety of cooking competitions and as my blog title hints - squirrels. They are my absolute favorite animal - tiny, ninjas of the forest and completely giggle-inducing. And more than just an animal - they are the perfect adjective for much of the craziness in life...just plain squirrely goodness.
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