The Journey To Grown-Up Joy

Originally Published: October 11, 2024



I am a “grown-up” who will always be joyful, playful and silly!

My “grown-up” job is supporting neurodivergent, behavioural or students with physical challenges in the public school system.

I am playful with students, making their day (and mine) fun and engaging.

I focus on connection first, academics second.

To me, life is to short to be anything else but joyful, playful and free to me!

S, 🌻



January, 2014 - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Joseph Howe Elementary - Having Fun With Riley
January, 2014 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – Joseph Howe Elementary – Having Fun With Riley

December 15th, 2016 - Al Rayyan, Qatar - American School of Doha - Students Ali and Justin - Justin's gift is one of my fondest memories there
December 15th, 2016 – Al Rayyan, Qatar – American School of Doha – Students Ali and Justin – Justin’s gift is one of my fondest memories there

December 15th, 2016 - Al Rayyan, Qatar - American School of Doha - Justin's Gift - Cheez-it Crackers - Joyful Stephanie
December 15th, 2016 – Al Rayyan, Qatar – American School of Doha – Justin’s Gift – Cheez-it Crackers

December 15th, 2016 - Al Rayyan, Qatar - American School of Doha - Via the US Embassy, Justin's mom had these crackers special ordered into Qatar for me - Joyful Stephanie
December 15th, 2016 – Al Rayyan, Qatar – American School of Doha – Via the US Embassy, Justin’s mom had these crackers special ordered into Qatar for me

April 15th, 2019 - Al Rayyan, Qatar - American School of Doha - My Last Day
April 15th, 2019 – Al Rayyan, Qatar – American School of Doha – My Last Day

5 Comments Add yours

  1. lovely post…sound words 🌻✨

    1. Namaste!!! 🌻💛✨

      1. 🙏🌻✨

  2. mama says:

    What beautiful memories you have! You sure have a winning combination approach as you support the students in your care. Keep smiling!

    1. Thanks mama. And thank you for being my Number #1 blog supporter! You’re the best! 🌻💛🌻

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