Changes and a New Role

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // August 17, 2026 // No Comments

Earlier this summer, I made the announcement that I would be stepping away from teaching this year. After teaching 1st grade for 6 years, and Theo taking on a new job with a completely new set of responsibilities, I was... Continue reading →

Summer 2026 Recap

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // August 14, 2026 // 7 Comments

We got out of school for the summer on May 21 (so EARLY!), and so our summer technically began on May 22- which happened to be my 35th birthday! School starts next week, so this is officially the end of... Continue reading →

Hodgepodge 8/12- Blast from the Past!

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // August 12, 2026 // 13 Comments

Thank you, as always to Joyce for hosting the Hodgepodge each week! 1. I saw a meme on Instagram that went like this-‘The movie Dirty Dancing came out in 1987 and was set in 1963, so if remade in 2026... Continue reading →

Chemo Support Tips

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // August 12, 2026 // 4 Comments

As many of you know, my Dad was diagnosed with cancer in April of this year. He started chemotherapy in June of this year, and has now completed four rounds of chemo. After chemo, he will have radiation and surgery.... Continue reading →

Sunflower Field 2026

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // August 10, 2026 // 8 Comments

It’s time for the annual tour of my sunflower field! Unfortunately, this year, my sunflower field hasn’t been as lovely as in years past. I’ve have a lot of blooms, but I also have a lot of weeds, and the... Continue reading →