One “Last Piece of Advice…”
This school year was TOO HARD… I didn’t do a good job! I kinda gave up in the end… I “failed”… I am feeling very badly… I didn’t tell the…
My Advice… My Pursuit…
The school year has “officially finished for me.” To many, most maybe, I am “unemployed.” Free. The world is wide open and I can do as I wish… and in…
The Power of Hugs (and touch)…
I am NOT A HUGGER! For so many years of my life I have not even liked to be touched! But now… Fughetabboutit! I LOVE HUGS! I absolutely NEED THEM!…
Please Just Check…
PHEW! What… A… Week! I realize I post something similar to this every few months but I think it is a good reminder. OUR KIDS NEED US!!! I gave more…
What Do I Do? Like, For a Job…
Today I get the “opportunity” to share with the District Office what I DO at school… which interventions I use and what data I collect and how do I know…
Be Brave… and Kind… and Gentle… and Good to Each Other
Yesterday, I was at the alternative high school where I work, and the students had made some posters about human rights violations and abuses. I was asked to take part…
What Are We Teaching?
America’s history is stained. Without a doubt, there are some VERY DARK PERIODS with some VERY BAD ACTIONS & DIRE CONSEQUENCES. America is not alone in having created a history…
Young People Are Awesome!
There were some aspects of this week that were very difficult… but this post is a CELEBRATION! A celebration of young people in this world with whom I had conversations…
Do You WANT to be Offended?
This is not the best video I COULD have made, (It is honestly not super great) but maybe it is… because my skills are limited. Either way, I like it,…
Look for Some Positivity…
I have spent a large portion of my time this past week sending POSITIVE MESSAGES home (outside of the school environment) to many of my students and their parents/caregivers. I…