Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no. – Abraham Joshua Heschel 1907-1972

Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many–not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. – Charles Dickens

“A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.” – John C. Maxwell

Teachers are looking for a partner not a pest, engaged but not obsessed, with a sense of persistence and patience. Partnerships require that both sides do their part. My Part: As your child s teacher you can count on me to challenge your child with well planned, highly motivational, intellectually engaging, and disciplined lessons. You… Read more »

DO? Do not worry over things that may never happen, and even if they happen, worry will not help. Do count your blessings before you count cares. RE? Radiate good will and a spirit of benevolence. Like laughter, it is infectious and makes yourself, as well as others, feel better. ME? Mete kindness, understanding, tolerance,… Read more »

Principle — particularly moral principle — can never be a weathervane, spinning around this way and that with the shifting winds of expediency. Moral principle is a compass forever fixed and forever true. – Edward R. Lyman

In our increasingly complex world, as the value of personal integrity is less and less emphasized, oaths and ethical commitments aren’t what they used to be. Mac Arthur said he’d return. He did. Schwarzenegger said he’d be back. He was. Clinton said he’d be faithful to his wife. Things didn’t quite work out that way…. Read more »

I want to teach my students more than lessons in a book. I want to teach them deeper things that people overlook: The value of a rose in bloom, its use and beauty, too A sense of curiosity to discover what is true, How to think and how to choose the right above the wrong,… Read more »

1. Model anger management. Mommy is feeling very angry right now, so I m going to take time to be alone and get some self-control. 2. Show respect. Don t participate by calling names or getting physical. 3. Give them words to express their anger. I know you are disappointed, or sad or frustrated. 4…. Read more »

Schools are not all that different from businesses in that their personnel are under great pressure to perform, with ever-increasing standards by which they are measured. With that pressure comes a temptation to cut corners, to take the easy way out–even to cheat–to get ahead. Like business leaders, teachers and school administrators pursue a goal… Read more »