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Posted By on September 28, 2010

    Why the name “Tough Cookie Mommy” you ask?  It’s simple, I have been through it all and will get through it all, God willing.  Your experiences make you the person that you are so you should not regret one single event in your life.

    I am a native New Yorker who was raised in Spain until the age of 8.  Since my return to the States I have made my life in New York City and I love it here.  Don’t let anyone lie to you, New Yorkers are great people who will never judge you and accept you at your best and at your worst.  Also, if you can make it in New York City, you can make it anywhere in the world.  It is an unforgiving city where weakness is not tolerated and diversity is the word of the day.

    It is my privilege to be the mother of two sons, ages 8 and 5, currently.  They are the most important people in my life and everything that I do is for their benefit.  Both of my boys have unique and distinct personalities.  My older son is sensitive and playful and my younger son is tough and independent.  I am greatly enjoying watching them become individuals and interact with one another. 

    My husband and I have been married going on twelve years, this November.  I couldn’t have asked for a more caring and devoted husband.  He truly is my soulmate and we are connected on every possible level.  We take great pride in raising our sons with integrity and strong family values.  It is our hope that they will become positive and productive members of society with strong ties to their family.

    I am also a careerwoman.  I possess a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Spanish Language and Literature and a double minor in Education and Multilingual Journalism from CUNY.  Additionally, I also possess a Master of Science degree in Education in Literacy Studies, grades 5-12 also from a CUNY school.  I have spent the last 10 years as a Middle School English Language Arts teacher for the NYC Department of Education and I love my job!  Don’t let anybody tell you that teaching is easy because it is exhausting, however, it is extremely rewarding.

    These are my stories, reflections, triumphs, tragedies, comedies, obstacles, epiphanies, thoughts, feelings, and experiences.  I hope that they will give you some insight into who I am and maybe, make you reflect upon who you are.  You might be a tougher cookie than you think…

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I am a wife, mother, Middle School English Language Arts teacher, career woman, and much more who has some things to say and some opinions and experiences to share...

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  • http://wordsinsync.blogspot.com Shah Wharton

    Oh I like you already. New follower from the blog hop. Hi! :) xx

  • Sara

    I’m glad we found each other on twitter!! GFC following you back :)

  • Janet Krugel

    I am so happy to have come across your site!! Another work outside the home Mom!!!!! I love this – “you should not regret one single event in your life”!!

    • http://toughcookiemommy.com Tough Cookie Mommy

      Janet, it is great to meet you.  I also am a firm believer in having no regrets.  Welcome!

  • Celeste Estes

    I am excited to have met you (via blogger)!  I am not Latina but I have a great appreciation of the Hispanic culture.  I love education as well, although the most I have done is subsitute teach and tutor.  I got my BA in Spanish and would have loved to do more with it but became a mom instead.  I now work from home as a marketer, and I love it!  Again, it’s nice to have met you.   Celeste

    • http://toughcookiemommy.com Tough Cookie Mommy

      Hi, Celeste. No worries, we are multicultural here and enjoy meeting everyone regardless of their race or ethnic background. I also have a BA in Spanish. I’m so glad that you found us and I look forward to connecting with you and seeing you back here often.

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