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It’s easy to get caught up chasing the big goals. We’re constantly striving—bigger test scores, stronger data, that next opportunity, the major breakthrough. But in the middle of all that…

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to remind myself of this simple truth: Just because it doesn’t matter to me doesn’t mean it isn’t important to someone…

Let’s be real—May hits different in education. The energy is wild, the to-do lists are endless, and you’re somehow expected to wrap up a school year, plan celebrations, finalize grades,…

I’m going to be real with you for a minute. I’ve been working on something for over a year that terrifies me. Wakes me up in the middle of the…

There’s a song I haven’t been able to stop listening to lately—Misunderstood by Cory Asbury. It’s one of those songs that grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go…

As educators, we all know how easy it is to fall into the trap of doing things because “that’s the way it’s always been done.” We get comfortable with routine,…

There’s a lot in life we can plan for—our schedules, our meals, our outfits, even our vacations. But every single one of us knows that no matter how detailed the…

I used to downplay my birthday. I’d brush off any mention of it, wave away the idea of a party, and insist that it was just another day. I told…

We’ve all heard it. Maybe we’ve even said it ourselves: “Just think positive!” or “Look on the bright side!” While these words often come from a good place, they can…

Stress. It’s one of those things we all deal with, whether we’re at work, at home, or somewhere in between. As educators, parents, and leaders, the weight we carry can…

One of the hardest things about being a leader, a friend, or even just a decent human being is watching someone struggle when they don’t want help. It’s in our…