Two Rules has been my focus for over two decades of education. One of those rules is Safety. We cannot just talk about it; we must model and provide it. How? As schools, we have crisis plans, emergency drills, and active shooter drills. I want to share information with you from research conducted about these … Continue reading Talk Safety, Model it and Provide it!
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Unspoken Fears
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”Joshua 1:9 We can see many things around us that can spark fears within us. The world is full of news clips of scary and daunting stories to reach our minds, sending … Continue reading Unspoken Fears
Assumption to Assurances in the workplace
Over the past few years, our world has experienced uncertainty. We have been through a global pandemic leading us into a world of the unknown and many assumptions. How can we turn our homes, workplaces, and communities from assumptions to assurances? What will it take for us to lead out of the crisis we continue … Continue reading Assumption to Assurances in the workplace
Fill up your cup with Authority
One of the best ways to help yourself and others is to enrich your use of vocabulary intentionally daily. I have always practiced adding a word to our vocabulary in the classroom and with my grandchildren now. Words do not have to be extravagant or flamboyant to be selected to add to your list. You … Continue reading Fill up your cup with Authority
On fire! Are you? Who Is?
“This girl is on fireThis girl is on fireShe's walking on fireThis girl is on fire” “Looks like a girl but she's a flameSo bright, she can burn your eyesBetter look the other wayYou can try but you'll never forget her nameShe's on top of the world”-Alicia Keys - Girl on Fire Do you ever … Continue reading On fire! Are you? Who Is?
Hidden Blessings-Lesson 2 “True North”
Lesson 2: No matter what, follow your “true north.” Daniel Bauer shares his philosophy. It is your core values that drive who you are and maintain your focus on what you want to achieve. “I have a personal philosophy: Be an intentional impetus. I have five personal core values: Turning ProPurple CowRipple EffectForest from the … Continue reading Hidden Blessings-Lesson 2 “True North”
Whisper words of…….
I was a toddler in 1969, but Paul McCartney wrote one of the most impactful songs for many generations. We can learn so much from the lyrics of songs. Let it be is one of the famous Beatle songs. In the song, you will hear the phrase, “Whisper words of wisdom.” It begins with, “When … Continue reading Whisper words of…….
Be the Solution Daily Quotes, 4-19-22
Can you finish this?
I do not know if anyone has ever asked you, “Can you finish this?” I asked myself this question after thinking; I am tired! I am tired of these hot spells and feeling like I weigh a ton! Then I am reminded that I have nothing to complain about and do not speak those words … Continue reading Can you finish this?
#SELDAY March 11, 2022
This week we celebrate School Social Workers and recognize Social Emotional Learning Day on March 11th! The theme for National School Social Workers week March 6-12 is “Time to Shine!” Our School Social Workers do amazing things to support our children, families, and staff! They genuinely shine all of the time! Join the SEL Day … Continue reading #SELDAY March 11, 2022