Sayward Parsons

Mom x3; English teacher; lover of reading, writing, thinking, NPR, food, podcasts, and my dog, Junie. Opinions are my own. She/her.

[Sayward Parsons @MsSParsons]

I think we need an Apocalypse just so Starbucks prices can reset.

[Sayward Parsons @MsSParsons]

Grateful to have discovered Search Engine on list of best podcasts of '23. @PJVogt just knows how to tell a fantastic story. Reminding me of why Reply All was so good.

[Sayward Parsons @MsSParsons]

@suchnerve So interesting - my 14 and 12-year-olds get upset when I don't immediately respond to texts and it's considered v. rude when friends leave them on open. Trying to teach them responses don't need to be immediate and yet I now prefer a quick phonecall when I used to HATE them.

[Sayward Parsons @MsSParsons]

3 - one audio for the car; one on my nightstand for before bed; one I'm currently teaching.

[Goodreads @goodreads]

How many books are you reading at a time?

[Sayward Parsons @MsSParsons]

I read The Sound and the Fury on by honeymoon. For my first marriage.

[Lauren Groff @legroff]

I read The Road while pregnant with my first son and it made me have a massive existential breakdown.

[Sayward Parsons @MsSParsons]

Hey @on_running! My husband bought highly recommended On Clouds for 12+ hr shifts in the ICU but they only lasted a few months. Store that's a registered dealer only able to give credit for part of the cost after contacting you. Anything else we can do?

[Michelle Embree Ku @EmbreeKu]

I am once again floored by the students. They got up in front of this intimidating looking dais, and spoke up again and again for themselves and their fellow students, with heart and soul, and they are just amazing. Our schools are doing alright by our kids.

[Sayward Parsons @MsSParsons]

@MrsBeBeston @theDRAMAgoat1 My class is not THAT important, but I think it's nice to do; as a parent, I notice the warmer, friendlier communication dwindled as my kids progressed through school. Goal was quarterly (not met that) and I included texts we were reading and pics of activities.

[Sayward Parsons @MsSParsons]

@mrmcateer Congrats!

[Michelle Embree Ku @EmbreeKu]

Mike Curato, author of Flamer sent this heartfelt letter to Newtown High School students.
https://t.co/Q9udL8cNnO

[Sayward Parsons @MsSParsons]

"School board overrode recs from district review committee that deemed them educationally suitable."

[Suzanne Goldklang @newsysuzy]

#Newtown BOE meeting underway. Topic: removing two books from the library. Opponents certainly have majority in the crowd, but political balance could tip vote other way.@News12CT

[Sayward Parsons @MsSParsons]

@MikeCurato Your letter to our students was read aloud at our BoE meeting last night amid this ongoing contentious battle to ban your book from our high school library. Thank you for your beautiful, uplifting words. Wish you could've seen our students stand up for your book! ❤️

[Sayward Parsons @MsSParsons]

In case anybody needs this right now -The ALA Office or #IntellectualFreedom @OIF provides confidential support during censorship challenges to library materials, services, & programs. Anyone can report censorship! @ALALibrary https://t.co/7fXmMQJeSY

[Sayward Parsons @MsSParsons]

Win Tickets To One Of Taylor Swift’s 2023 ‘Eras Tour’ Shows at MetLife Stadium! https://t.co/c2SMigxGKi

[Sayward Parsons @MsSParsons]

@yesthatteacher For my own children AND my students. I tried this year and failed for both.

[Sayward Parsons @MsSParsons]

@yesthatteacher @honigmaydl I want to believe the priests were all like "yeah, yeah, of course we 'did a ritual cleanse,'" then rolled their eyes collectively.😂

[Governor Ned Lamont @GovNedLamont]

People who are transgender deserve to have their rights protected just like everyone else.

To the transgender community: Connecticut has your back. We see you, we celebrate you, and you are welcome here.

#TransgenderDayOfVisibility

[Sayward Parsons @MsSParsons]

@DanielTorday Homegoing and Pachinko