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Sheryl Bone is a full time, online professor in the Department of Student Success at Kaplan University. An active member of professional organizations, she makes presentations on a variety of topics related to education. Sheryl serves as a regional leader for the College Reading and Learning Association. She is a full time mother to three children, ages 14, 12 and 10 and one little dog, as well as a full time wife to a busy, supportive husband. Always driving someone somewhere, she is sometimes frazzled, usually tired, but generally a very happy woman. Follow Sheryl Bone on twitter at http://twitter.com/MomandProfessor

 

I was never a deadhead, but I’ve spent some time at Grateful Dead concerts.  Jerry Garcia has written some of my favorite song lyrics. That being said, I can’t think of a better way to describe the vortex I have been living in. What A Long ... Read more...
I have three VERY different kids.   If you read this regularly, you know my oldest son is severely dyslexic.  He has a host of other issues that go along with that, including a high IQ that seems to be more of a burden than a blessing most o ... Read more...
Our oldest son boarded a bus last night, on a school trip to Washington D.C.. I never sleep well when one of my kids isn't here.  I always sleep with my cell phone when he is traveling.  He sent a couple of text messages that all was well around midnight. ... Read more...
I have mixed feelings about social media. Social media can be terrific.  It is valuable to me in my work and in my personal life.  I am an adult.  While I struggle to find balance, I am responsible for my use of social media tool ... Read more...
It is New Year’s Eve and I am thinking about resolutions.  My resolutions typically aren’t practical. It would be nice to lose the ten pounds that have crept on, but that resolution is pretty vague.  That resolution isn’t likely to be ... Read more...
Several weeks ago I went into my ObGyn for my annual exam.  Most women do not enjoy this event.  I was quite looking forward to it.  I like my doctor.  While she is younger than I am, she is a good listener and willing to take action and try thin ... Read more...
The Elf on the Shelf has been part of our family holiday tradition since my oldest was in first grade.  His teacher used it in the classroom and Max marveled at the things the Elf could do. He talked about it every day.  I can still remember the look on hi ... Read more...
Taking vacation while  you are on vacation can be a challenge.  If you are anything like me, many vacation days are spent working from a different location, while your kids and husband actually vacation.  Sometimes this is really necessary, but other ... Read more...
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I have been thinking about everything I have to be grateful for.  Healthy children, wonderful schools with compassionate educators, a wonderful husband who is commited to philanthropy, work and his "new job" as a footb ... Read more...
I am on my way to Houston,Texas for the College Reading and Learning Association 2012 conference.It will be a busy few days for me with presentations to give and meetings to run.  Along with my colleagues, I have three sessions to present.  Eac ... Read more...
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