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Learning From My Mistakes
We all make mistakes. Some are huge, some are pretty small; some may have a critical impact, while others we can smile at and move on. What’s most important about mistakes is that we learn from them. I feel I…
Welcome!
I started writing because I needed an outlet for my worries about going back to school after a year and a half of remote teaching. My first book was born from this anxiety, and I realized I loved writing! And I was sort of good at it… Five books later, I am still energized by new ideas and stories percolating in my mind.
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It’s Going…
I’d have to confirm by looking at a calendar, but I think we finished our third full week of school. It could be the fourth;…
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Things I Learned This Week
The first kinda full week of school has come to an end. Student dismissal was 1:25 this week, so we could keep a few each…
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A Roller Coaster of a Week!
The first official week of school is over, all TWO days of it! We had a work day, a CKLA PD, a LO PD, and…
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Well, It’s Over… Kinda.
Yesterday was the official last day of summer break, for me anyway. It’s been a great ride, but all good things must come to an end. I sat in the dark dictating into my phone, as I finished up the…
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Today I Am…
A writer, a blogger, teacher, student, and… I finished chapter 7 today! The Wimmer nugget was the highlight, and I am so excited to share…
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Embracing History, Because It’s EVERYWHERE!
Last week I had a hiccup in the writing process, because I really needed to see Coloma through fresh eyes. I wanted to remind myself…
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Energized and Inspired!
I started writing chapter 4 a few days ago, but there was a hiccup. The last time I’d been to Coloma, where gold was discovered…
Lisa Freels is a long-time elementary school teacher. With a deep love of teaching, learning, and history, she’s always looking to try something new. One summer she decided to write a book. This became her first novel, and the beginning of a new endeavor. Lisa lives in California’s East Bay, and incorporates much of her own life into her books. Her grown children might see themselves in her characters, as do her students. Living with her hubby and two cats, she continues to write for her students. Never for fame and fortune!
