Procrastination and Perfectionism (Sorry, Mr. Weinmann)
First off, I know this might make a few people angry and a few might stop reading this post altogether, but "perfectionism" is not something someone suffers, it is just…
What is “Thanksgiving”?
In America today, I don't think there are many more questions that might be more important to consider on a deep level. Although Thanksgiving is certainly a time for celebration…
We are Failing our Kids…
The best way to teach our kids how to deal with anxiety and depression is to be able to deal effectively with our own anxiety and depression.
Devastated… and MOTIVATED
No amount of guns or gun owners in the Las Vegas crowd could have done anything to stop the carnage that happened. This event should make us think differently.
An equation for change…
Yesterday, I was speaking with a young student of color at the school where I work and I was wondering why he didn't feel very motivated to do much of…
The Edge
You will never know all the battles an individual is fighting. Be kind, compassionate, seek to understand and never be afraid to offer a smile. There is often no way…
Why I write…
This blog and these words are for anyone currently in the world of high school and for those who may have already finished high school but can still remember... I…
A Student I Would Like to Meet…
A few weeks ago, I was walking around the school at the end of the day after all the students had left, and I met one of my favorite employees…
Thank You, Students…
When I was a teacher at a university in China, I used to become very frustrated when my students would say, "But I am just one person. I can't make…