In a blog post last week, I asked if we hold onto things. We were approaching a new year, and people tended to make resolutions, clean out closets and make changes. As leaders, especially in education, are we holding on to things we need to let go of to move forward? On Tuesday, January 3rd, … Continue reading Thursday Thoughts for Leadership
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Growing Strong
We still live in a world where judgment comes before the opportunity to provide evidence of innocence or to provide details to prove wrong the thoughts of the judgment placed on the individual or individuals. Why do I bring up this point? Because I have lived the judgment, the made-up narratives and stories, and the … Continue reading Growing Strong
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
Be the Solution Daily Quote: 11-10-22
I saw a post in an educational group about teachers and administrators calling it quits sooner than later. Some threw in the towel just last week. I sent a response back with what are the specifics leading to all of these withdrawals so quickly. I did not get a reply back; I am not out … Continue reading Be the Solution Daily Quote: 11-10-22
Thursday Thought on Trust
This goes with my blog post today. So happy to see this land in my email box this morning. Trust matters!
Compounding-What does it mean to you?
As a teacher and principal, I loved to add to the vocabulary of the students I served. Enriching the minds and language of others is always important. As I experienced my brain injury and began my recovery, understanding how to continue to work on these skills daily is an essential part of life. Compounding is … Continue reading Compounding-What does it mean to you?
The aroma of life, take a deep breath
Quietness sweeps across the countryside as the sun begins to rise in the east. A chill in the air brings a crisp feel to the morning as I reach for the warmth of the freshly made coffee. The soft warm blanket, a gift from the grandchildren remind me of the many times tfreshly made coffee. … Continue reading The aroma of life, take a deep breath
Whispering Thoughts
Disappointment nips at the edge of your happiness as the wind brushes across your body, bringing a chill. Wrapping up a little tighter, you can feel it sitting heavy on your heart. Looking across the fields of brown with dust picking up to join the wind, you notice the strain you feel in your bones. … Continue reading Whispering Thoughts
Justice-Plead, Grief, Healing, Need
I read daily, write daily and do a great deal of praying, all in the morning hours. Mornings are my best times of the day because I have rested and I am fresh for the day. I grow weaker as the time of the day passes by. Justice is a word I have heard frequently … Continue reading Justice-Plead, Grief, Healing, Need
Come with me and escape
Gulf Shores Alabama, evening walk on the beach. September 14, 2022 “I didn’t think about my ladyI know that sounds kinda mean, But me and my old ladyHad fallen into the same old dull routine So I wrote to the paperTook out a personal adAnd though I’m nobody’s poetI thought it wasn’t half bad” Rupert … Continue reading Come with me and escape