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I'm a single mother of two, working full-time, finishing my education part-time, with experience in theatre, market research, legal assisting, and a variety of life experiences.
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Getting There via the Great White WayEveryone knows that SoCal living means lots of driving. We average over 12,000 miles a year in the car. If traffic alone drove us crazy, we'd never survive it. But if you happen to hear 3 female voices belting out "Defying Gravity" from Wicked on the 134, you are most likely near our trusty steed.I'
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100 words or less: I am Mommy, Mom, MotherI hate to say it, but I'm a fairly typical mom. My life revolves around my children.
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Managing a Paycheck-to-Paycheck BudgetAs a single mom with a single income to raise two daughters, money is always on my mind. While I pride myself on paying bills on time, it still felt like all I was doing was playing catch-up. This past year, I got fed up enough to make some changes, and finally feel like I'm making progress. Di
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What is a Good Teacher? A Parent's PerspectiveThere has been a lot of talk lately about what makes a bad teacher, but not as much on good teachers, or more aptly put, effective teachers.
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Where's the Finish Line?In honor of the mid-term election, Yahoo! Mother Board is asking us to join the conversation at their new feature, Ask America. I was disappointed that their Education topic only offers us two choices: higher standards or more money (which is not Yahoo's fault, but the candidates'). In order to trul
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Third in Need of a SecondA theatrical review of "Third" at the Geffen Playhouse, starring Christine Lahti
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The Emmy Awards...or What the Heck was THAT?!?this review concentrates on the production values of the Emmy Awards (or in this case, the lack thereof)
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Surviving LAUSD - the Final ChapterHow I got my daughter into KIPP, and found a true partner in my daughter's education
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How to Survive the LAUSD System - Part 2Tips on making CHOICES work for you - the current state of LAUSD with the new Superintendent
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How to Survive the LAUSD School System - a SeriesIn this series, I will describe my various experiences in demanding better from our public school system.