Jendi is married with two children: Coralynn is 11 and Brian is 5. Brian was diagnosed at 8 months old with infantile spasms, and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome at 2 years old. Her two passions in life are her children and teaching. She became an educator in December 2018 after graduating from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s of science in elementary education. Life is wild, so when there’s free time, she simply likes to relax, maybe with a cup of coffee, maybe a glass of wine — depends on her mood!
In the spirit of Halloween and the constant uncertainties in our life, I had to revisit the first risk I took for my boy, Brian. I was in the ... Read more
With Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), you don’t get lucky for very long. The honeymoon phase we enjoyed over the summer has passed, and we’re right back into unknown territory. What ... Read more
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is without a doubt the most daunting experience I’ve ever faced. Time and time again, the seizures outsmart us, leaving us scrambling to find the next ... Read more
Lucky 7/11 My husband and I just celebrated our “7/11”: seven years married and 11 together. We often receive props for being the “model couple.” In our circle of ... Read more
It’s been a long five months in quarantine. Teaching virtually while supporting my own two children and their virtual schooling was a challenge, to say the least. Doable? Yes. ... Read more
To say I am not a morning person is an understatement. Just ask my husband. By the time he’s out of bed, gone for a run, and showered, I’m ... Read more
As a mother to a child with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), I’ve learned that our son’s quality of life changes with the tides. When our son, Brian, was diagnosed with ... Read more
It’s July, and for a teacher like me, it’s the peak of summer training. I’m training to prepare for a new grade level I will begin teaching in the ... Read more
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