I replied to a post one day. A woman posted that someone told her she was not an author unless she had a book on the New York Times best-selling list and was making money from her book. I thought for a minute before I responded. Not everyone writes with the intent of becoming a … Continue reading Wednesday Wisdom: December 7, 2022
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Solution Weekly: November 27-December 3, 2022
Expectations, Directions and Orders Do you have expectations for others? What about yourself? Do you have expectations for yourself? Do others place expectations on you? Do you have directions or orders to accomplish? Exactly what are the differences? How do you handle these as a leader, staff member, parent, and student? Quotes about learning “I … Continue reading Solution Weekly: November 27-December 3, 2022
Today I will say….
My blog post on October 27, 2022, began with students saying. Embedded within the post was an article with data collected from middle and high school students. The data in the paper presented the biggest barriers to student learning, according to a new report released by YouthTruth, a nonprofit that surveys K-12 students and families … Continue reading Today I will say….
Solution Weekly: October 23-29, 2022
Courage What does it mean to have courage? What does it look like in the workplace? How do you describe an individual who has courage? I believe standing up for what you believe in is one way of showing courage, especially when it is not the popular thing to do. Courage allows you to put … Continue reading Solution Weekly: October 23-29, 2022
Holding On
Are you holding on? What are you holding on to? I like to ask questions of others, but I ask myself questions a great deal as well. It helps as you reflect and grow not only as a professional but as an individual. In our world today, problems multiply faster than solutions are found. Anxiety … Continue reading Holding On
October 10th, “What does it mean?”
Every Sunday, I post a Solution Weekly to look at the topics I will cover for the week. I highlight the information and will dive deeper into the posts I make throughout the week. I hope it helps followers or new readers to get a glimpse of what the blog tries to provide. Who is … Continue reading October 10th, “What does it mean?”
Education, It is important to you and me!
Who me? Yes, you! News media platforms report staff shortages in many different areas across the country. Education is one of those areas where we see issues with deficiencies in many different positions and levels. Looking at the college enrollments also tells us students are not interested in entering into the field of education either. … Continue reading Education, It is important to you and me!
Help Wanted
It does not matter where you go; you will see Help Wanted signs. Many signs have a sign-on bonus to encourage applicants and other things like flexible workdays and hours. Then you also see many people asking for help. Signs pleading to give them money. In Indiana, a mother had a sign saying she had … Continue reading Help Wanted
Dodging Bullets, Arrows and Fear
“Well, I tumble out of bed and stumble to the kitchen,Pour myself a cup of ambition, Yawn and stretch and try to come to life Jump in the shower, and the blood starts pumpingOut on the street, the traffic starts jumpingWith folks like me on the job from 9 to 5”~Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 … Continue reading Dodging Bullets, Arrows and Fear
Lifeline, there is hope
Mental health and wellness is an area of focus many are uncomfortable discussing, but this is changing. More services, discussions, and support appear, but more is needed as the needs increase. Suicide is a leading cause of death for people 10-34. From April 2020 through April 2021, over 100,000 people died from drug overdoses. An … Continue reading Lifeline, there is hope