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Brittney Dayeh

Brittney Dayeh
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Brittney Dayeh grew up in the Catskills of Upstate New York but considers herself a New Orleanian. She moved to New Orleans in 2006 with her husband, whom she met while teaching English in Japan. She immediately fell in love with the culture, history, and vibe of this city. Brittney is a high school librarian at a local public school and lives in Algiers with her husband, who is also a local teacher, and her two children, ages 14 and 10. Brittney is also a Girl Scout troop leader and avid runner, a fan of young adult literature and true crime podcasts. She dreams about traveling to new countries and one day writing a book, but kayaking with manatees is at the top of her bucket list.

Confession :: Why I’m Sad Our Neighborhood Pothole Got Filled

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Why Cedar Point is Well-Worth the Trip

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Why I Appreciate New Orleans after Being Away for a Full Month

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How to Cope with May Madness {An Educator’s Perspective}

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Why Everyone Should Do the CCC Once [Even If You Don’t Run]

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The Must Visit Asian-Inspired Donut Shop in Metairie (And it’s Kid Friendly!)

Nestled in a shopping plaza on 3030 Severn Ave., across from Lakeside Mall in Metairie, is a donut shop like none other: Mochinut. Step inside, and you'll feel immediately transported to a cafe in...

Why We All Need “Off the Grid” Time

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Unique King Cakes Every New Orleanian Must Try Once

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Why Everyone Needs to Visit Vue Orleans

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The Best No-Brainer Dessert — Even If You Can’t Bake to Save Your Life

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My Road Back to Running: Lessons Learned From Injury and Recovery

I used to LOATHE running. During the Covid-19 pandemic, I started running as an act of desperation -- a way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors while quarantined. I quickly fell in LOVE....

Why a Trip to Asheville, NC is a Breath of Fresh Air

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Why You Should Take Your Family to Saints Training Camp

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Giving Guns to Teachers Won’t Work And Here’s Why (A Teacher’s Perspective)

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