Askia ShantelCaring for YourselfSelf-care is the new craze these days. Self-care is just as it sounds — caring for yourself; taking time to do what you love; allowing…Jul 1, 2019Jul 1, 2019
Askia ShantelinA Cornered GurlYou Betta Duck!Nana’s house in the 1980s was the place to be. In southern/coastal Georgia, summers were hot and life was great. I spent many days with…Feb 11, 20191Feb 11, 20191
Askia ShantelinA Cornered GurlWatchful Eye…Leaving out of the dress shop, my brain is swirling — I just bought a formal dress for my daughter to attend the military ball at her high…Feb 8, 20192Feb 8, 20192
Askia ShantelClassroom Chronicles…Pt. 3So, I am no longer a classroom teacher but I do still teach students. Yeah…I know. Makes no sense, right? I am the Instructional Technology…Nov 29, 2017Nov 29, 2017
Askia ShantelHow Dedicated Do I Need to Be?It’s October 7th and all there is to speak of is Hurricane Matthew. I mean for the last 4 days that’s all I’ve heard about. (Well, maybe…Oct 7, 2016Oct 7, 2016
Askia ShantelClassroom Chronicles…Pt. 2We love to listen to instrumental music in class as we work. There are times when I turn it on and it stays on for the entire day. Last…Apr 18, 2016Apr 18, 2016
Askia ShantelClassroom Chronicles…Pt. 1My students don’t always come to school with the things they need. So, when I get random things (especially food) I think they’ll like, I…Apr 15, 20162Apr 15, 20162
Askia Shantel‘Bout This Teacher Life Pt. 1It’s a warm October day and we are finishing lunch. I can see it in Jasmine’s eyes…she’s about to flip. As a teacher of special needs…Apr 11, 2016Apr 11, 2016
Askia ShantelOpening Up…Hi. My name is Askia (A-Ski-A) and I suffer from depression. This has been a touchy subject for me because I have always wanted others to…Mar 23, 20163Mar 23, 20163
Askia ShantelAll I Ever Wanted…Pt. III’m moving towards him and I’m noticing that I’m noticing things I’ve never noticed before. I make it to the hallway without falling over a…Mar 17, 2016Mar 17, 2016