Dear friends and family,
It's been a while since I updated my blog! I apologize. I've been making appearances as Mrs. Green Country, working hard for children of divorce through Blended Love, teaching calculus and differential equations at Tulsa Community College, and teaching marriage workshops for the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative. I also spend time with my friends and family, and spend a lot of time taking care of five dogs! (Does anyone want a 5-month-old black lab puppy? I have two little girls left and they are precious!) My point in writing all of this is that I've been really busy living life...I just haven't had time to write about it. I'm not sure what my plans are for this blog, but to be honest, I don't have time to make plans for the blog right now. I just have other priorities, priorities that I'm comfortable with.
I will say that things are going very, very well with Blended Love! The program development committee is working hard to produce the first in a series of online staff development courses for teachers. We've raised money, reduced the cost per student of the Change Agent Journal Program and will be able to serve in more schools this fall as a result. Right now, we're in the process of writing a case statement (so that we can make our case for responsible stewardship of potential donors' money) and we're gearing up to recruit volunteers. We have a wonderful board of directors and two passionate public servants in Monica and me -- but we have an enormous amount of work to do. We need the creativity, intelligence, passion, and dedication of a larger group of people to accomplish our goals. Knowing Tulsans, I'm confident that Blended Love will be able to find people with the heart to give of themselves for a group of children that can't speak for themselves.
I also got a new job at Tulsa Community College, as a "math instructional specialist" AKA the supervisor for the math & science laboratory. We help students by offering free tutoring and supplemental resources on the metro campus. I'm so excited about this job...It is a huge opportunity to serve students and leave a legacy. Quality education is so important. I feel that the students who want to learn should have the best resources available to help them. I start next week!
Well, that's my update on my life, at least in the world of work and service as a teacher and nonprofit leader. :) I'm keeping the family matters to myself these days, but I will say Bobby and the doggies are doing great! I continue to have a desire to serve as Mrs. America and help children and families all over the country. For now, I'm just focusing on Green Country.
I'll write again soon.
Thanks for reading and God bless you and your family.
Sasha
