motherhood – Mary Beth Hertz

Date:May 8, 2011Posted By:marybethhertzCategory:motherhood, Mothers' Day

A Tribute to My Mother

I’m not usually one for Hallmark holidays, but I felt the urge to celebrate my Mother, Nancy, in all of her awesomeness. My Mom and I at The Barnes Foundation April 2011 I am thankful for having a Mother who never told me what I had to do or who I had to be as…

Date:May 14, 2009Posted By:marybethhertzComments:1 CommentCategory:education, motherhood, teaching

Babies (not much about teaching in this one)

Yesterday one of my former students, now probably 17 years old, walked into the office with a tiny baby in her arms. My heart skipped a beat. I tried not to draw attention to myself, as I was not sure how I would react or what I would say to her without a look of…