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Dear Reading, We Need to Talk
I don't like reading, it's so boring. What's the point? It’s a teacher's rite of passage to hear some version of this sentiment from a...
Donica Merhazion
Sep 271 min read


Nurturing Psychological Safety In Classrooms
Reflections on how nurturing psychological safety in classrooms can create the foundation for deeper learning and stronger student...
Donica Merhazion
Mar 231 min read


Leave the Door Open
Safe spaces aren’t just about posters and seating charts—they’re about how students feel in our learning spaces. A door left open created...
Donica Merhazion
Mar 231 min read


Limitless Learning: A Case Study in Inclusive Education
In this article, my colleague and friend Sally Ratemo and I share our reflections of our student Micah and how inclusive education and...
Donica Merhazion
Mar 231 min read


What are the Chances?
November 11th 2022, was 21 years to the day from when I first thought of writing a book. It is also the day I signed a contract of...
Donica Merhazion
Nov 25, 20224 min read


Keep On Keeping On
Our family recently connected with old friends we haven't seen for a long time. Toward the end of the evening, we started talking about...
Donica Merhazion
Aug 4, 20222 min read


The Stuff of Small Moments
Yesterday was the last day of school. I got this beautiful portrait from my former student Abby, whom I taught two years ago when she was...
Donica Merhazion
Jun 10, 20222 min read


The Blue Print of Book Making
My students and my kids might be the first to tell you I love analogies. Since I am a visual thinker, I find it useful to create that...
Donica Merhazion
Apr 20, 20222 min read


Book Presale of Born at the End of the World a Huge Success- Thank you!
It is amazing that in just 16 days I have been able to achieve my presale goal! Thanks to the encouragement and generosity of so many,...
Donica Merhazion
Apr 15, 20222 min read


Welcome to My Blog!
Thank you all for supporting my pre-launch campaign and welcome! Through this blog, I invite you on my author journey as I work toward...
Donica Merhazion
Apr 6, 20221 min read
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