I have a streak of approximately 12,775 days wearing glasses or contacts. I haven't missed one day since I got my glasses back in third grade. Not impressed? How about this...I have carried a cell phone with me for approximately 6,935 days. My first phone cost 1¢ from Radio Shack and my husband and I… Continue reading My 10,220 Day Streak
Category: Education
Five Antidotes for Teacher Stress
"Teacher stress may be the biggest crisis facing our schools." Yesterday I had the pleasure of learning from Rebekah Schipper from Opportunity Thrive. I was with a group of elementary principals in our area and when Rebekah said the above quote, she spoke right to our hearts. We love our staff, we see the struggle,… Continue reading Five Antidotes for Teacher Stress
We All Have Weak Spots
A neighbor may do some lawn trimming for you, and in his mind he is generously helping you out--he has the trimmer out, he is not in a hurry, and he knows you are busy. You look out and see him trimming your lawn and angrily think, Seriously?!? He can’t wait another day for me… Continue reading We All Have Weak Spots