Friday Reflections: Life Saving Laughter

Friday Reflections: Laughter, the Antidote to Burnout I’m going to make this week’s reflection a short one, but do not for one minute think that this topic is not important.  In fact, it is so important it is life saving.   Life is hard.  Pair that with being a teacher, and it is a whole other … Continue reading Friday Reflections: Life Saving Laughter

Friday Reflections: Schedule your Priorities

Not only are teachers wrapping up this year, but they are also knee deep in planning schedules for the upcoming year.  Scheduling may seem like a look at numbers with “blocks” and “periods” to manipulate, but really it is a practice of commitment to shared values.   Time is a finite resource that we cannot make … Continue reading Friday Reflections: Schedule your Priorities

Friday Reflections: Sitting in Failure

Failure: What if we refused to run from it, but rather we sat in its discomfort?  What if we allowed ourselves to feel the sting because we know we are strong enough to survive it?  What if we allowed it to shape the image we have of ourselves because we have faith in our ability to overcome our struggles?

Friday Reflections: Communication

This week I am reminded that one of the hardest things for humans to master is effectively communicating.  This one skill impacts every nuance of our lives.  It impacts the quality of our relationships.  It impacts our ability to apply our knowledge and gifts at work.  It impacts how others perceive us. At home or … Continue reading Friday Reflections: Communication

Endurance: Feeling Lost in What’s Next

Dedicated to the many who are questioning their next steps. Have faith. Your resilience allowed you to continually bounce back from difficulty. Your endurance will push you forward with purpose. It is the muscle within the mission. It is fed by your heart, not your mind. Lead, learn, and love no matter where your journey takes you.