How to write a resume is the number one question I get from teachers wanting to leave. We’re used to writing resumes for teaching and believe we need to learn how to write resumes for the corporate world. Is it a little different? Yes, but it’s manageable. I also found that the EdTech space welcomes transitioning teachers and is okay seeing our teacher resumes. They are very forgiving, but you still should curate your resume in a way that attracts recruiters. So if you’re nervous about revising your resume, start with jobs in EdTech first. Use these resume tips below to help you find a job o ..read more

Teaching is an interesting career. Unfortunately, the system purposely makes teachers believe they can’t do anything other than teach. To keep them trapped in a dysfunctional environment. But one thing I’ve learned in my transition out of the classroom is that teachers have a lot of transferable skills perfect for the corporate world. When figuring out what to do next, think about your skill set. What skills do you have that make you unique? Do you write curriculum? Are you in charge of buying educational products for your school or district? Do you facilitate trainings or professional deve ..read more

If you made it here, you’re looking for a few coffee shops to get work done in Dallas. Just know that Dallas has so many locally-owned coffee shops you’ll never have to stop at Starbucks! Some of those shops are meant for a quick sip while others are places you can hang out a little longer. As a blogger, I’ve spent countless hours writing blogs and developing ideas in coffee shops. Something about them just makes me more productive.  You’ll find my favorite coffee shops for working and studying in Dallas on this list. Hopefully, you’ll find one of your favorites and a new shop to visit ..read more

If you were watching social media last week, you saw that a White woman (Jennifer M. Buck) thought it was an excellent idea to speak on Black women’s experience with feminism. She named her book (insert eye roll), Bad and Boujee: Toward a Trap Feminist Theology.  If you haven’t heard of Trap Feminism, Sesali Bowen, coined the term years ago and Ms. Jen decided to copy and paste! She even got a $10,000 grant to assist her with the Columbusing.  Anyway, I sit on a lot of book lists, and this was one of them. After seeing Jen’s pathetic attempt to educate people on Bla ..read more

My grown behind loves a good YA novel. These kids today just don’t know how good they have it. With the variety of young adult novels available today, there is no excuse for young people not to pick up a book! That made me sound old huh? Lol, well me and my reading homegirls love ya novels and I wanted to share a few of my favorites written by Black women.  If you have any recommendations, make sure you let me know in the comments. I love adding books to my to-read list.  Just a friendly reminder, I am an Amazon and Bookshop Affiliate, so if you decided to use the links below to p ..read more

The past three school years have made teachers rethink their careers. Many educators feel stuck and aren’t sure how to get out. Including myself. Because, I think we’re taught that we can’t leave, being an educator is supposed to be a lifetime career. How can you leave when you’re told you’re just a teacher? So, I started researching educational companies and checking out if they had any roles that would fit my skill set. And they did! Instructional design, trainers, curriculum writing, etc. Of course, I encourage you to find positions that match your abilities, but these are good options ..read more

This book list has 29 books that can help children and yourself highlight some of the known and relatively unknown members of the Black community.  I intentionally picked these books because many of us tend to focus on the same few Black figures, and this list allows us to explore members of the community who deserve the same recognition. I’ve included a brief overview of their accomplishments but, I encourage you to learn more about each person. And remember these books can be shared all year long! Black history is American history. Just a friendly reminder, I am an Amazon and Booksho ..read more

Are you looking for some great books to add to your reading list? This list has some of the best newish (a year old or less) novels written by women. There are short stories, nonfiction, and books full of drama. Just a friendly reminder, I am an Amazon and Bookshop Affiliate, so if you decided to use the links below to purchase the books, I do get a commission. The price of the books does not increase for you. The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation The Three Mothers is a nonfiction novel that tells the stories of the wome ..read more

At the beginning of the year I always start fresh with a brand new book list. I usually add new releases of course, but my favorite books to add are books I wasn’t able to read the previous year.  So I created this list to help you create a great reading list for 2022! These books are my favorite books I read in 2021. Think of this as a in case you missed it list.  On this list you’ll find nonfiction, YA novels, middle grade novels, and picture books perfect for 2022! Just a friendly reminder, I am an Amazon Affiliate, so if you decided to use the links below to purchase the book ..read more

If you’re looking for some great books to add to your to-read book stack, these fiction books by Black women are the perfect books to add to your list. On this list, you’ll find drama, mystery, short stories, and some addictive chick-lit.  If you have any recommendations, drop them in the comments! I always love growing my to-read list! Just a friendly reminder, I am an Amazon and Bookshop Affiliate, so if you decided to use the links below to purchase the books, I do get a commission. The price of the books does not increase for you. Black Cake I loved this novel! It was a mixture of ..read more