Long story short, my web page has to start over again. Not only is it starting over but it will have to rebuild what it once had. With that being said, I am okay with it. Just like everything else, sometimes it is best to just start anew.

This is the accompanying website to my one-woman operation podcast. I also have a Facebook page and a very private Facebook group that is by invite only. I help women who have gotten a late start get a hold of their finances and take control so that they don’t end up old bitter hags who are still working even though they are well past the age of retirement.

Kidding . . . kinda . . .

Seriously though, take control now so that you can do what you want to later. I know it is hard. We all want to have that . . . .

I am Cecily White aka Teacher Ces. I have a podcast that you can find here:

What I Learned Planning My Father's Funeral + The Reality of AI in the Classroom – Teacher Ces Podcast

In Episode 42 of Season 4 of The Teacher CES Podcast, Sess shares a deeply personal experience about planning her father's funeral and the unexpected lessons that came with it. After navigating grief and the responsibility of organizing a funeral for the first time, Sess walks through what she learned about the process, the surprising costs involved, and practical ways families can reduce expenses when planning a funeral. She also shifts into a reflection on teaching during the AI era—discussing how tools like ChatGPT are affecting student work, academic integrity, and the modern classroom. This episode blends personal storytelling, practical life advice, and real talk about education, boundaries, and navigating adulthood. Topics covered include: Planning a funeral for a loved one Hidden funeral expenses and ways to save money Grief and responsibility after losing a parent AI and cheating in the classroom Reflections on 25 years in education Investing and financial lessons learned along the way If you're navigating loss, teaching in the age of AI, or simply trying to make smarter life decisions, this episode offers honest insight and perspective.

1. What I Learned Planning My Father's Funeral + The Reality of AI in the Classroom 20:53
2. I'm Back: Where I've Been, What Changed, and Why 2026 Is Different 13:04
3. Find Out Which Rules to Break and Which to Follow! 03:51
4. Let's Talk Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) 18:08
5. What NOT to do with your Stimmy 29:47

Teacher Cecily White (Teacher Ces) is all about financially empowering teachers in a matter-of-fact and supportive way. I have obtained a master’s degree in education and an undergraduate degree in communications. I also hold advanced university certification in teaching English as a Second language. When I am not teaching at home online, I can be found working in the public school system as an English as a second language teacher fight outside of Washington DC. Since I haven’t done it enough already, I want to plug my podcast. I am the host of Teacher Ces Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify. My schedule is always busy as the divorced mother of fraternal preteen boy/girl twins.