Welcome to Root & Build!
The mission of Root & Build is to come alongside parents and teachers to love, protect, and teach children so that they feel loved, safe, and valuable.
Root & Build is based upon Colossians 2:7, “Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. (NLT)”
I believe God blessed me with the Spiritual gift of teaching and a heart for children. In sixth grade, I took a babysitting course at my school sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, which was just the beginning of my journey in educating children. From preschool teacher’s aid to certified pre-k teacher, from an Associates Degree in Elementary Education to homeschool co-op teacher. I have spent my life learning how to teach children, all of whom have gained a permanent place in my heart.
What to expect
Here’s a little introduction to what you’ll find here on Root & Build.
Hi, yall! I’m Crystal!
I live in Central Florida with my husband of over 20 years. We have four adult children – Donovan, Alana, Catriana, and Darren. We have five fur babies – three big lap dogs and two very affectionate kitties.
Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
– Christ Jesus, Luke 18:16
When I’m not blogging, I am teaching, gardening, or building world class Lego models for Lego attractions worldwide. In what little free time I have, I enjoy being in nature – camping, kayaking, and hiking. And as my kids say, I’m a nerd – I’m a Hufflepuff that plays D&D, watches Stargate, and loves Samwise Gamgee.
My favorite:
Verses
- Romans 8:28
- John 3:16
- Psalm 23
- Jeremiah 29:11
- Philippians 4:6
Vegetables
- Brussels Sprouts
- Asparagus
- Squash
- Spinach
- Broccoli
Hobbies
- Gardening
- Painting
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Reading
Movies
- The Last Unicorn
- Harry Potter
- McClintock!
- Labyrinth
- Lord of the Rings
