Autumn Longmire
I live in La Follette, TN with my husband Luke and our 3 children: Amelia (8), Lincoln (3), and Arthur (newborn). I'm a kindergarten teacher in the public school system and I absolutely love what I do. I'm very passionate about education and the well-being of children all over the world. I like to write about my experiences as both a mother and a teacher. Balancing both is really tricky, and I'm still getting the hang of it. My husband, who I truly believe is the world's best father, is an auctioneer at his family business Longmire Realty & Auction Co. While we love our jobs, we value family time the most. We spend a lot of time outdoors and love to go camping all over the east coast.
I’m Going Back To High School!
I loved teaching kindergarten. It was by far the most beautiful, most rewarding, most selfless job I’ve ever had. It was also the most difficult. Please show your child’s kindergarten teacher some appreciation because...
Retention, Reading, And Re-thinking Instruction
If you're a parent of an elementary-aged student in Tennessee, you may have heard about Governor Bill Lee's new law that impacts education and retention. This law requires that students in third grade must...
I’m Your Mom, Not Your Friend
I remember exactly where I was when the words tumbled out of my mouth. I was unlocking the front door and my nine-year-old daughter was rambling about something. I was exhausted, and she was...
How Safe Is My Child At School?
Like all sensitive topics, I'll begin this article with a trigger warning. This article is about school safety, but yes, it contains brief references to the recent tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde,...
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As I was bagging my own Walmart groceries today, I thought, "I should've done this online..." That happens to be a common thought when it comes to shopping these days. In our ever-changing world,...
Knoxville’s Favorite Vacation Hot Spots: Drive in Less than a Day!
I'm sure many of you have places in mind you'd like to go, but if you're like me, you're constantly googling, "Beaches within driving distance of Knoxville, TN" and "Closest kid-friendly beaches." Florida and...
Dear Parents, Here’s How You Can Support Teachers
I want to preface this article by saying teachers love our jobs. Most of us love what we do. We love our students, parents, and families. Teaching has always been a challenging job, but...