Niki Russo
Hi! My name is Niki Lynn Russo! I am a second grade teacher who loves not only to teach kids how to read and write, but also enjoy doing so as a hobby for myself in my free time! I love to write about things going on in the world in real time, processing grief, life as an educator post-pandemic, and everything in between that inspires me.
11 Valuable Life Lessons I’m Carrying With Me Into My 30s
As I approach my 30th birthday, I reflect on the lessons and experiences of my twenties. Birthdays, in general, have never affected me the...
I’m Happy That Grief Lasts Forever Because It Means I Truly Loved
As I have grown older, so has my grief. With that comes judgment from others, wondering how I could still be grieving someone who...
To My Grieving Friend: A Letter Of Love And Admiration
To My Friend Who Is Grieving,
I am writing to celebrate you and express how proud I am of your incredible journey.
A year ago, you...
Women’s Basketball: A Legacy Of Resilience And Inspiration
As a young girl, I had the privilege of watching some of the most talented women's college basketball players from 2000 to 2005, including...
A Teacher Monologue, Based On The Barbie Movie
If you saw "Barbie", you remember Gloria’s monologue about the impossible, conflicting expectations that society places on women. We hold women to extremely high...
The Loneliness Epidemic: Check In On The Men In Your Life
*TRIGGER WARNING* This article discusses mental health, depression, and suicide in men.
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, which often flies under the radar...
To My Dad On Father’s Day, I Will Never Stop Talking About You
"My dad died when I was eleven years old" is the typical answer I give people when we get to know each other and...
Grief Doesn’t Only Come With Experiencing Death
Loss is an inevitable part of life. Often, we think grief only pertains to the death of a loved one, but that isn't always...
ADHD Isn’t A Myth, It’s Time We Normalize It
As I stare at a blank screen, trying to write this piece. I find myself typing a few words, erasing them, and then writing...
How To Show Teachers Appreciation During Teacher Appreciation Week
Since the pandemic, there has been an increase in both admiration and hatred towards teachers and their profession. Educators were once seen as essential workers...
