Clearing the Path

Today’s moment happened during a 5th grade language arts lesson. I’m trying to spend more time in this particular class because their teacher decided not to return after the winter break. A sub is covering the class and content is… Continue Reading →

I was inspired by a recent post by @jonharper70bd titled “Ten Lovely Minutes.” http://www.bamradionetwork.com/edwords-blog/ten-lovely-minutes The post reminded me how important it is to really focus on the small, positive moments we have every day.  Too often it is easy to… Continue Reading →

The year of rebuilding has been challenging. I have faced many circumstances which have strengthened me as a leader. Today was a great day back after a much needed break. Stress was beginning to take its toll, and my body… Continue Reading →

I am usually very good at keeping work at school and simply focusing on my family once I’m home. Today, however, is different. It’s 2:00AM, and I can’t sleep because I still have two classes without a permanent teacher. The… Continue Reading →

I love working in a school because we get a fresh start every year. There’s a beginning and an end with what seem to be perfectly timed breaks. This year’s start has been the best yet, and it’s because we… Continue Reading →

I’m posting just to let you know I am still around.  This is the busiest time of year, and I really feel for my family because they don’t get to see me as often, and when I am home I… Continue Reading →

This past December our family started a new tradition around the nightly dinner table.  We spend the usual time discussing our days, but we center the talk around our personal successes.  Each member of the family takes a moment to… Continue Reading →

A quick trip to the teacher’s lounge today led to a much needed motivational chat .  I was just going in to get a soda to help alleviate my severe headache, but instead I was reminded of the passion I have… Continue Reading →

I am a firm believer in always trying to make things better.    Today I got an on the job lesson in how to better decorate a principal’s office.  I had a very distraught student in my office who quickly… Continue Reading →

I have so much going through my head.  I believe I have enough ideas to share with others that I could write one entry per week, yet I don’t.  I am ashamed that I haven’t posted since November.  A lot… Continue Reading →