Welcome to Busy Little Bre!
The Heart of an Educator. The Mind of a Scientist. The Soul of a Maker.
Now that I’ve transitioned out of the classroom and into leadership, the classroom blog has become a beautiful archive of my 13 years in the trenches. However, the heart of this site remains the same: a place to share the resources, recipes, and budget-friendly DIYs that I've always loved creating.
I’m a Science Leadership Instructional Design Facilitator by day and a Crafter/Home-Cook by heart. If you’ve ever found yourself trying to grade a stack of papers or write a lesson while waiting for bread dough to rise or figuring out how to turn a cereal box into a classroom organizer—you’re in the right place.
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Educating others is my passion; I truly couldn’t imagine doing anything else. My journey in education has been a wide-ranging adventure:
I started my teaching journey the YWCA in Lubbock, Texas working with infants through age 5. After 3 years, I graduated college and moved to Muleshoe; a tiny west Texas town about 70 miles west of Lubbock.
There, I spent 5 years teaching before I made my way back home to Rowlett to teacher another 5 years. 10 years teaching everything from Pre-K through 4th Grade. While I loved them all, 3rd and 4th-grade Science and coaching Robotics hold a very special place in my heart.
I now serve as a Science Leadership Instructional Design Facilitator. My days are spent on elementary campuses supporting teachers and instructional coaches, leading professional development, and writing science curriculum.
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Life at the "Home Lab"
While science fills my brain, my family fills my soul. My journey has had its bittersweet moments; my sweet dog John Winston (named after my favorite Beatle) passed just before the 2022 New Year, and my bearded dragon Bennie a couple years later in the summer of 2024.
However, joy has a way of multiplying. Shortly after losing John, a student gifted me a pair of rabbits: Hera and Harrison. I thought they were spoiled when it was just us, but after moving in with my husband, James, they have reached a level of "pampered" I didn't think was scientifically possible! But look at those sweet little fluffy butts. I mean, do you blame him?
And speaking of the fur dad, James and I met in January 2023 before I finished my Master's in Educational Administration that May. Since then, the number 14 has been our constant and good luck charm, even if it is an even number and makes my OCD tick. We first spoke January 14, James asked me to be his girlfriend February 14, he proposed the following year June 14, and we officially tied the knot on Valentine’s Day 2025. Life together has been the best experiment yet.
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What You’ll Find Here
Even though I’m out of the classroom and no longer updating the classroom blog, I am still adding to this space outside of the testing season. Whether you are a teacher, a coach, or a fellow maker, I’m here to share:
- Science-Backed Resources: Instructional design insights and curriculum tips for the modern educator.
- Creative Necessities: Classroom DIYs that don't break the bank but make a huge impact on your environment.
- Home & Kitchen: The same recipes and crafts I've been sharing for years, designed to help you recharge when the school day is done.
I’m so glad you’re here to join me for this chapter of the journey. Let’s make something amazing together!