I’m Amy! I’m the proud author and creator of ALL things Sunshine and Sweetness on Teachers Pay Teachers. My primary focus of Sunshine and Sweetness on TPT is to provide creative, engaging, and time-saving, curriculum-focused resources for Kindergarten through 3rd grade classroom teachers.
Who is Sunshine and Sweetness?
Let me re-introduce myself. Hi everyone! I’m Amy Stinson. I’m a wife, mom, 2nd grade teacher, and teacherprenuer.
Some fun facts about me. . .
- I love sushi!
- I am a Georgia Bulldog Fan.
- The beach is my happy place.
- Although I am not much of a sweets eater, I love me some Crumbl Cookie!
- I am a terrible driver.
- I’m orginally from Alabama.
- Reading is the only thing that quiets my mind and helps me escape for a bit.
- I hate cold weather. Give me warm sunny days–everyday please.
I am a Wife.
I have been married to my husband Chris since 2003. We have 2 teenage daughters and a really cute fur baby named Molly.
Chris is my biggest cheerleader and is the “dreamer” for my business. He has always encouraged me to try things outside my comfort zone, learn more, and dream bigger. Ironically. . . Chris went away on a golf trip in 2014 and that is when I joined Teachers Pay Teachers and posted my 1st product. I guess I just needed the quiet space to create and truly believe in myself.
I am a Mom.
I am truly blessed. There is no other word to describe how I feel about being a mom. I have two daughters—Ansley is 15 and Kylie is 13 and they are my world!
I have recently started to realize life with teenage girls is moving too quickly and the years are too short! In just a few short years, they will be off living their own lives, so I am embracing ALL the experiences I have with these beautiful girls!
We love to shop, get our nails done, and travel together.
I am a Dog-Mom.
This is Molly. She is a German shepherd and golden retriever mix. We adopted her from a local animal rescue when she was 8 weeks old.
She is 7 now and loves to go for walks, eat treats, and relax on the couch. A fun fact about her is she HATES boxes. Your guess is as good as mine why this is.
I am a Teacher.
I have been a teacher for 23 years. I have my Bachelor’s degree in Early and Elementary Education from Jacksonville State University. I also have my Master’s Degree in Reading and Literacy.
I began my career as a 3rd grade teacher before moving to a new district and began teaching 2nd grade. Except for a 3-year adventure as a 1st grade teacher, I have taught 2nd grade for 16 years! It is definitely my favorite grade to teach!
I love my students so much! They bring me much JOY every day! They CHALLENGE me every day and help me become a better teacher. I love my classroom. It’s a bright and happy environment to teach in. I especially love the view of the sunrise from my windows in the morning. Yes, our students arrive before sunrise many days!
And. . . .I survived teacher a full school year in a MASK!
I am a Small Business Owner/Teacherpreneur
Sunshine and Sweetness, formerly named Second Grade Sweetness, began in March of 2014. I was looking for a way to be creative while at the same time help other busy classroom teachers by providing creative, engaging, and curriculum-driven resources.
My desire is for teachers to visit my TPT store or website and know they can purchase quality resources that are easy-prep, time-saving, and engaging for the students.
My hope for my blog is to provide teaching tips and ideas, as well as provide positivity and encouragement for teachers.
“When you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine. “
