“Happiness is inward, and not outward; and so, it does not depend on what we have, but on what we are.” – Henry Van Dyke

Gene Bedley Milken Outstanding Educator, California, 1994 Restorative Justice, Responsibility Management, and Replacement Behaviors There are three powerful “R” principles that will determine positive outcomes in classes everywhere! They are Restorative Justice, Responsibility Management and Replacement Behaviors Restorative Justice Schools need to place more emphasis on not just making sure remorse is expressed for various… Read more »

Mother Theresa “We can do no great things – only small things with great love.” –

Don’t bother about genius. Don’t worry about being clever. Trust to hard work, perseverance and determination. – Sir Frederick Treves

Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic. – Author Unknown

Few will have the greatness to bend history itself, but each one of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation. – John F. Kennedy

Sound familiar? When kids say these things what are the typical adult responses? I listed 9 responses below to help you respond in a calm and meaningful way. It’s not so much what you say as the manner in which you say it. Try not to personalize kids comments but rather move on to the… Read more »

“A life without purpose is a life left with only the possibilities!” – Gene Bedley

On the 21st of the month, the best man I know will do what he always does on the 21st of the month. He’ll sit down and pen a love letter to his best girl. He’ll say how much he misses her and loves her and can’t wait to see her again. Then he’ll fold… Read more »

Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic. – Author Unknown