After 15 years teaching high school English, I leaped full-force into the world of a stay-at-home mother. Transitioning into my new role has been exhilarating, exhausting, amusing and terrifying all at the same time. Despite the joy at being able to be with my own children, I miss teaching.

I truly enjoy guiding students through the art of writing an essay, from start to finish; I love discussing literature and helping students learn to think critically about what they are reading. I ...