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If you know much about me, you know I love music. Always have. One of my favorite vocalists is Natalie Grant. I feel like I've grown up with her. I still remember attending a KSBJ Brown Bag (free) concert at a Chik-Fil-A when she was...
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Well I've just completed my second week with kids at Webb Elementary. I've held off on writing these first two weeks for a bunch of reasons.These first two weeks were filled with amazingness. They were filled with awesome lessons from teachers, great interactions with kids...
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This summer has been a true summer of learning for me. One in which I learned the most from examples that others around me set. And as I took those lessons and started changing the ways I did some things in my life, I figured...
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Ever since I was in High School, I've always admired Ron Clark. He's been someone who has inspired me, and was one of the reasons I knew teaching was for me.Almost 3 years ago I was afforded the opportunity to attend the Ron Clark Academy....
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I've always prided myself in the fact that when I blog I try to share a real and honest portrayal of education and who I am. I've been passionate about sharing the good as well as the bad. So today it's time for me to...
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Almost two weeks ago I was talking with Jeff Herb on Voxer and he mentioned that he would love to see my new school sometime. While traditionally that would mean a trip from Illinois to Texas (which still isn’t out of the question), a new...
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Over the last couple of weeks, I've had a unique experience. I've been able to attend several conferences where the audience was primarily education/school leaders. Now before I go any further, let me make sure to state that I feel every single person on a...
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Just the other day this video come across my Facebook feed. I was so emotionally impacted by the message and the powerful story, I couldn’t help but think about the parallels that exists in education.This is such a powerful video. Without saying much, it...
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While driving today I heard this song, and the lyrics rang so incredibly true to where I am right now. It’s a song called “Brave” by Nichole Nordeman.The gate is wide, the road is paved in moderationThe crowd is kind and quick to pull you...
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As I sit on the flight back home to Houston, after spending an incredible week in Long Beach for NAESP, I keep having the same thoughts I do after most conferences or interactions with my peers.I need to do better.For years I've connected, traveled, and...
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