Happy New Year!

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2012 was a milestone year in my life.  Schoolgirl Style took off and I left my teaching position of 14 years.  I also accepted the position of Creative Consultant with Creative Teaching Press.  This new life came out of nowhere.  As my life changed dramatically, I struggled to find my identity.  I’ve been a teacher … [Continue reading...]

Classroom Decorating Trends for 2012

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Since Schoolgirl Style began in 2011, I’ve observed a huge shift in classroom decorating.  Previously, I would see a hodge podge of colors and patterns thrown together with little attention to creating a cohesive environment.  NOW, teachers are having FUN creating the classroom of their dreams by decorating with themes and coordinated classroom … [Continue reading...]

Pre-School Paradise

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I love peeking into classrooms and seeing how teachers organize and decorate their rooms!  Well, Shelley Marangoni sent me pictures of her classroom for all of us to enjoy! Shelley is a Pre-School teacher at Central Presbyterian Church MDO & Nursery School.  She used my Primary Apple classroom theme to decorate her darling room.  Isn’t … [Continue reading...]

Western Classroom Theme

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My western theme is coming soon!  Stay tuned! … [Continue reading...]

Christmas Decor

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Want to take a peek into my home?  Here is the first floor of my house decorated for the holidays!  Enjoy!   Photos by E’lisa Campbell from E.C. Campbell Photography in Rochester Hills, MI … [Continue reading...]

Trees!

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Natalie Gosdin, a first grade teacher from Texarkana, Arkansas, used my owl theme to decorate her classroom.  Take a look at these cool tree pics! Here is an amazing owl inspired classroom from Katie Maples!  Love the tree and the tree house! Here is Brittany Erdmie’s tree in her camping themed classroom… Brittany is a preschool … [Continue reading...]

The Ramblings of a Forever Teacher

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My life pretty much stopped as I heard the news about Sandy Hook.  I was shaken beyond belief.  I could not stop crying.  I couldn’t sleep.  I couldn’t function.  As a former first grade teacher, this hit too close to home for me, as I am sure it did for most of my followers.  My heart just aches for the entire … [Continue reading...]

Sandy Hook Tribute

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Creative Teaching Press Trip

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Just in case you start wondering what happened to me, I am leaving for California for the week. I will be making my first trip to Creative Teaching Press! I will be back in blog land on December 17th to tell you all about my trip! … [Continue reading...]

40 and FABULOUS!

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Well, it’s here.  The dreaded 40.  I’ve been anticipating this birthday for a while.  Deep down, I am scared of aging.  I’m scared of everything that comes along with getting old.  I just want to freeze this time in my life and stay here forever.  I’m in such a good place in my life and I never want it to end. … [Continue reading...]