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Every one of us know what is feels like when someone shows interest in who we are as a person. When they truly care. Each of us also know what it feels like when someone says something hurtful that feels like it cuts us to...
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So many times I have seen how much our jobs are like those of servant leaders. We must continually give of ourselves day after day not only to our students, but to their families, our co-workers, and our own families.Because of how our jobs so...
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Every day when we come to work, we have a choice. That choice looks very simple on paper, but in reality it isn't quite that easy.What is that choice? That choice is to come to work with all of our baggage or to leave it...
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Something I wrote about in "Kids Deserve It!" is the feeling of doubt. The wondering if you're good enough. Every one of us at one point or time doubts our gifts, talents, and abilities. We wonder if we're in the right job. If we really...
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I just returned from watching the movie "Sully" about the Miracle on the Hudson. For those of you unfamiliar with the events from several years ago...
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The metaphor of darkness and light has always been a powerful one for me. The whole idea that darkness seems all encompassing. Like it is suffocating. Like you can't escape it or that it's weighing heavy. But then, with even the tiniest spark or flame,...
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Every chance I get, I talk about the power of social media. I tell people the value in getting connected, sharing your story, learning from and with others from around the world. I still get that "alien look" (like we talk about in "Kids Deserve...
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There have been a select few posts I've written over the years that have addressed my faith more blatantly than others. As an educator and blogger, I've tried to walk the line of sharing without beating over the head. Of allowing things to come out...
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Over the past few weeks I've been writing about songs with lyrics that have been challenging or inspiring me. I wrote a post called "Rise" about Katy Perry's new song, and then "Breathe" about Jonny Diaz's new song. After writing those posts I thought about...
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Music has always been a passion of mine. People are always surprised at how varied or eclectic my music tastes are. I listen to music, I study music, I research the artists, follow current news, and more. I even wanted to be a radio DJ...
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