L.K. SmithBroken Leg Broken Spirit“Why can’t you two stop fighting?” demanded my older sister Deb, as she came tearing out of our house, down the wooden steps and through…8 min read·Apr 20, 2022----
L.K. SmithWhy Getting Fired Set Me Free“Can you come see me after school?” was how the email I received surrounding me getting fired was written. I responded yes and questioned…7 min read·Jun 6, 2020--1--1
L.K. SmithEducators and Addiction: The Silence Will Kill YouAs an educator, I’m sure many of you can identify with stress, anxiety, and burnout. They are no strangers to our profession. We can often…4 min read·Jun 3, 2020--1--1
L.K. SmithThose D%$@ Spring Breakers!Like many Americans, I’ve been listening to the news reports regarding the college-aged Spring Breakers. They’ve been called arrogant…3 min read·Mar 23, 2020----
L.K. SmithThe Gift of TearsGrowing up, the messages I gleaned about sentiments were much like many others of the 60s and 70s: Don’t feel, don’t show emotion, go…6 min read·Dec 6, 2018----
L.K. SmithWhat I Learned from My Alcoholic Father(The lesson may surprise you)6 min read·Oct 15, 2018--8--8
L.K. SmithWhy can’t we wear yoga pants?When a student asked me this the other day, I knew this was one of the moments where I’d be walking a fine line.3 min read·Oct 12, 2018----
L.K. SmithWe’re all just a Bunch of Crabs in a BucketA friend texts you in the middle of the night distraught because of what’s been posted on social media. “She called me a slut!?!!”2 min read·Oct 4, 2018----
L.K. SmithHow can I compete?As a high school educator for nearly 30 years, I have often mistaken myself for being the expert in the room. Providing feedback on essays…3 min read·Oct 2, 2018----
