Autumn Longmire
I live in La Follette, TN with my husband Luke and our 3 children: Amelia, Lincoln, and Arthur. I'm a high school 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.
You’re More Than a Test Score: A Letter to My Students
Dear Students,
In a few weeks, you’ll be taking the TCAP. The assessment at the end of the year; the big test. I’ve tried to prepare you. We’ve done months of test-taking practice and discussed study...
Dad Bods and Double Standards
Gone are the days where women drool over a perfectly tanned 6-pack. Say hello to a new kind of attraction: happy, faithful, and likes to eat spaghetti. You know. Because his wife's a great...
The Life of a Teacher Mom: The Struggle is Real
I sat on the stairs with tears in my eyes as I listened to my daughter playing in her room with her dolls. My newborn baby boy was crying in his swing and all...
Instant Pot: A Mom’s Best Friend
What was initially an Amazon “Prime Day” impulse buy, eventually became my most loved cooking gadget. When it arrived, it sat in storage for a few months. I’ll admit, I was intimidated by this...
Reading with Preschoolers
My 4-year-old daughter loves stories. She wants me to tell her stories for every car ride, every quiet moment, and of course any time I sit down to have a cup of coffee or...
The School That Built Me
I always get a little teary-eyed when I hear Miranda Lambert’s song “The House that Built Me,” but I’m not only thinking about my childhood home. I find my mind wondering back to the...
When Motherhood Meets Happy Resting Face
I know the internet has heard all about hateful resting face. In case you’ve been living under a virtual rock, it's when a person has a permanent neutral or grouchy look on their face....