The Me I Aspire to Be
Every have “one of those days” that felt like “one of those weeks”? Although several days have passed, I still have a sick feeling in my stomach. Challenging student, colleague, and parent...
Over-Scheduled, Over-Stimulated
I openly admit it. I did this to myself. I had a great two-week break and was ready for a busy January. I wasn’t, however, aware of the back-to-back scheduling of my contract work – until three...
Getting Back into the Groove
You may not have known, but I really needed a break – and I took one for about the last two weeks. The problem was that I lost all sense of time and space. “What day of the week is it? No, I...
When are you going to learn?
I guess I should be happy the boy has a job. Yes. My third born now works for Dominos delivering pizzas. Of course, it was only after accepting the job that he learned a person has to have a...
The Holiday Spirit of the Educational Adventure
Exhausted. Relieved. Smarter. These are some of the adjectives that describe how I felt on Friday at 6 pm. That would be when my administrator pressed “send” on our application to become a...
The Danger of Polarizing Language
“Was he bad today?” Those were the first words I heard from a parent picking up her child. Though I’m certain the question was asked out of genuine concern and desire to support our efforts at...
Be a Helper
So, a few weeks ago I gave the children’s sermon at our church and talked about Fred Rogers. As I told the kids, when I was younger Mr. Rogers taught me we all are neighbors and that we should be...
It Takes a Village
So last night I gained a daughter-in-law – and watched as an entire community of individuals who raised, encouraged, supported and loved my oldest boy come together to witness the celebration. It...
Teach Skills &
Break Habits
Break Habits
