August 18, 2025 - Welcome to a brand-new school year and the very first edition of The Write Stuff! Whether you’ve been counting down the days to get back into the classroom (I know, there are at least two of you) or you’re here because the law says you have to be, I’m glad you’re here. English might be your favorite subject… or it might be the thing you’ve been dreading since June. Either way, this class will be exactly what you make of it.

Here’s the deal: we’re going to work hard this year. You’ll read things that challenge you, write things that stretch you, and learn skills you’ll use long after you’ve turned in your last essay. Some days will feel easy, some will feel like climbing a hill with bricks in your backpack — but every day, I expect you to show up ready to try your best. Effort matters. Attitude matters. You matter.

So buckle up, bring your brain (and maybe an energy drink), and get ready for a year of thinking, reading, and writing like never before.