Helen
@helenep.bsky.social
NJ Mom of two teens, lifelong public school educator and leader, advocate for all students, especially those that are military-connected.
The last final exam I took was 23 years ago, I am retired from my profession after 38 years, and I STILL have the dream that I forgot to show up for the exam/showed up but forgot to go to class all semester, etc etc.
December 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The last final exam I took was 23 years ago, I am retired from my profession after 38 years, and I STILL have the dream that I forgot to show up for the exam/showed up but forgot to go to class all semester, etc etc.
I have walked to dinner in a dozen different neighborhoods of Chicago. It’s a vibrant, beautiful and fun city. Never once did I feel unsafe. And I am NOT from Chicago!
August 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I have walked to dinner in a dozen different neighborhoods of Chicago. It’s a vibrant, beautiful and fun city. Never once did I feel unsafe. And I am NOT from Chicago!
This is true at the local level also. It feels like continuous chaos and distraction from the actual work.
January 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
This is true at the local level also. It feels like continuous chaos and distraction from the actual work.
It has really undermined faith in public institutions, even at the local community level.
December 1, 2024 at 11:55 PM
It has really undermined faith in public institutions, even at the local community level.
I had the exact same thought yesterday!
November 25, 2024 at 10:29 PM
I had the exact same thought yesterday!