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Brave
Bravery is not the lack of fear. It’s pressing forward in spite of fear. As a parent, separation is hard on kids and adults. We often ask ourselves, “How will I cope with not knowing every detail about my child’s day?” Starting school for the very first can cause excitement, extra energy and anxiety. Big…
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Buy Dirt
Are you having a CRUEL SUMMER? Are you trying to come up with ideas to entertain the kids and family this summer? Are you spending every day looking for something to do with the family? Do you plan something for your kids to do every weekend? Are your kids bored at home? Boredom can be…
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Don’t Stop Believin’
Teaching is not for the weary that’s for sure. You have those eyes watching your every move. Students are waiting for instruction and some students are waiting for you to be distracted. Then you have students who are still trying to learn the meaning of waiting. Their emergency is your emergency. As a teacher, I…
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Hotel California
The popular Eagles song, “Hotel California” was written in the 70’s. One line in the song states, “We are all just prisoners here, of our own device.” This lyric resonates with our society in modern times. The word “device” is a substitute for addiction. The Eagles wrote the song about over indulgence, excessiveness and addiction.…
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Lean On Me
It was the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. After months and months of training, the runners were ready to compete. One runner was about to secure 2nd place in the semifinal heat of the 800 meter race. Then it happened, another runner collided with him. Two Runners from two different countries and cultures could of displayed…
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Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Take a moment ever so often and be grateful for the day, Some have a natural positive mindset while others have to work at it. Culture in a school begins with one person and pours out in a negative or positive way. Most people would rather be immersed in a supportive environment than the opposite.…
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Hugs-Horror-Hero-Hope
HUGS It was the last day of school. On my drive to school, I was a little emotional for it was my last day with students as their campus principal. It’s been a rewarding career with many wonderful memories. My campus is in rural east Texas where the people are the salt of the earth.…