The pen
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Innovation and Generation Z Part. 1
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the annual ISTE (International Society of Technology in Education ) Conference in Philadelphia. While attending a keynote speech by Michel Bonner, he spoke about the responsibility to connect with young people and each interaction bares the potential to change their lives for the better. During his speech, he… Read more
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“In the Arena” Part 2
President Theodore Roosevelt was a statesman, conservationist, naturalist, and writer who served his country, as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. Even to this day, his vision and words are often articulated to illustrate and describe the ways in which we can be better people and create a better country.… Read more
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“In the Arena” Part 1
Too often we are surrounded by doubters, immense pressure, nae sayers and the voice in our head telling us, “it can’t be done, this is impossible, no one has ever done this before and we have never done it this way.” The statement that fires me up the most… “you aren’t capable..” Imagine these words… Read more
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An Open Letter
This was a speech given to the Senior Class during their evening of reflection and achievement. During this evening, our school took a moment to address the long standing tradition of exchange. These were my words introducing the ceremony. I have had the fortunate opportunity to be in a position to fully understand how vast… Read more
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Racial Justice Challenge Day 9
I have seen this test several times with different types of objects, dolls, and different aged children. While it doesn’t surprise me that some black children will identify a lighter complexion or white doll is more appealing or “not ugly”. Plus, the bias within older kids is so strong, that their younger peers have no… Read more
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Racial Justice Challenge Day 8
Are your parents the same race? Same ethnic group? Are your children? What about your brothers and sisters and extended family — uncles, aunts, etc.? Continuing with the Racial Justice Challenge and this question is deep for me, for several reasons. My parents are both black and they grew up in the same neighborhood in… Read more
