An Angel with a crooked halo
If you read my very first blog post, you may recall me stating that this blog is my attempt to sound the alarm and let adults know how much this generation of youth NEEDS us! The letter below…
A Day in the Life of a Sex Ed Teacher!
Every time I think I’ve heard it all and there is nothing any student could say that would shock me, I am proven wrong. A student will say something that will bring me to my knees, as I ask God…
Birth Control is NOT Disease Control!
I received this email message from a high school health teacher today: Jackie, I have a student who is at a loss for words. She recently had sex for the first time and has now been diagnosed with herpes. She is…
Just Say YES!
For some reason, when people hear that I teach abstinence many just assume it is a “Just say NO!” message and that couldn’t be further from the truth. It is actually a “Just say YES!” message. I challenge the students…
Baby steps…
Ms. Jackie, The speech that you gave to our class the other day was flawless. You made me actually think about the things I do and why. There are far more things that are more important to me than having…
My Secret to Success!
This is one of my favorite success stories. Three years ago I received the following Facebook message from Briona Johnson, the young lady in this picture: Hi Ms. Jackie, I doubt you remember me, but I will never forget you.…
Inside the World of Teens
Have you ever wondered what teenagers are REALLY thinking and doing? Well you don’t have to be curious any longer. You can now get a glimpse inside the world of teens from someone who, for more than 10 years, has been…