Sharon
Sharon Falduto is a Central Iowa native who came to University of Iowa in 1991 and essentially never left the area. She is involved in local community theater, notably as one of the co-founders of Iowa City's Dreamwell Theatre. She has also directed children's plays with the Young Footliters group. Sharon works in with English Language Learners in a support position at Kirkwood Community College.. She lives in Coralville with her husband, Matt, and three daughters Rachel, Samantha, and Piper.
Sight Reading Since 7:18 AM: An Inside Look at the Z102.9 Marching Band
Playing music is the first thing I remember being good at. I started playing at the end of 4th grade, and in 6th grade, I was first chair clarinet. I should probably worry that...
Contradictory Words of Advice As I Send My First Kid to College
School
School is not just about classes. It’s a chance to try new things. To meet new people. To expand your horizons.
But your scholarships are dependent on good grades, so please study a lot. Or...
A Memorable High School Graduation: The Tornado of 2019
Graduation ceremonies tend to have a certain sameness to them. The caps, the gowns, the "Pomp and Circumstance." In fact, I was sort of discouraging grandparents from coming to my daughter Rachel's grad ceremony,...
A Year of Endings, a Year of Beginnings
Allegedly, the year begins in January and ends in December. That's what our calendars tell us. But to me, the more accurate representation is that the year begins in August and ends in May,...
Gluten-Free Garlic Bread for the Terminally Lazy
Don't you hate it when all you want is a recipe, and you have to hear the author's life story before they just get to the point?
Well, back in aught-four, when I was diagnosed...
Reading Harry Potter with Your Kids
"Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much. They were the last people you'd expect to be involved in anything...
I Can’t Believe We’re Still Fighting About This, 2019 Edition (+Infographic)
I have raised one child to actual adulthood. She can vote and buy her own Zyrtec. I've been at this Mom thing for a while, and let me tell you, my give-a-care has given...
Parents of Teenagers: The Things We Don’t Talk About
I love Facebook. I can keep up with high school friends, college friends, and message board friends all over the world. Chances are you clicked this link from Facebook, as well. It’s a good way...
Favorite Live Action TV Shows for Teens and Adults to Enjoy Together
I have fond memories of watching TV shows with my family when I was a kid; Mork and Mindy and Happy Days were some of our favorites. Now everyone has their own device, which...
Going to Concerts With My Teenager: An Honest Interview
I had the privilege of going to some great concerts with my 17-year-old daughter, Rachel, this summer. I thought it was a little strange that she chose to take me–her mom–instead of maybe a...