Think about it. If I come to you with the attitude, Teach me who you are, what does that say about you and me? It says that I don’t fully know who you are. You exist outside my knowledge and experience of people. You could very well be outside my comfort zone. Most of all,… Read more »
Have you ever watched kids On a merry-go-round? Or listened to the rain Slapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic flight? Or gazed at the sun into the fading night? You better slow down. Don’t dance so fast. Time is short. The music won’t last. Do you run through each day On the… Read more »
When you win you hear from everyone. When you lose you hear from your friends! – Richard Nixon
We’ve had some tough times, We’ve been together many years Now we’re about to separate – That will cause some tears. Don’t start crying, No, not just yet… Let’s remember the day That we all first met. We were so young and nervous – Shaking and trying not to cry… We all wanted our mommies,… Read more »
With Oppositional Students When working with an oppositionally defiant student, it’s critical that the adult remains patient and focuses on replacement behaviors that are acceptable options to both teacher and student. Responding to a challenging student requires a strong locus of control, forethought and planning. De-escalating a confrontation can be accomplished by using a number… Read more »
“True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate his life, through devotion, to something beyond himself.” – Henry Miller
“If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in the dark with a mosquito.” – Author Unknown
Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you’re going to do now and do it. — William Durant, founder of General Motors – William Durant
One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked… Read more »
By STEVEN GOODE The Hartford Courant August 22, 2001 As he sat, eyes closed and head in hands, in the stands of Hartford Public High School’s muggy gymnasium early Tuesday morning, Cameron Cooper had one thought reverberating through his mind. “It’s my vacation. They’re messing up my vacation,” Cooper said. The reluctant 15-year-old was among… Read more »
