The past few days have been a whirl wind. On Monday, I was part of a long uncomfortable meeting. At this meeting which felt much like a car sales transaction. The bargaining and negotiating of initiatives which we trying to prove are best for kids and a myriad of other initiatives. Yet, we quickly feel… Read more

Sometimes we get upset and beside ourselves and we need to destress and think. I suggest cleaning the bathroom. Read more

We can’t begin to describe the number of times the “candle” has been burned at both ends in our profession. The meetings, supervisory duties, conferences, endless conversations, the micro managing and the manipulation from various constituents can hinder progress or at least the pursuit of excellence. But, if we can slow down and reevaluate purpose,… Read more

It’s interesting how memories resurface years later and then we focus on them as if they were yesterday. Our young people are shaped by their experiences and those experiences can be both positive and negative. While one kid is trying to move on…another is still holding onto the pain. Read more

A man willing to forego basic needs in the pursuit of his goals is a dangerous person. Are we ever that eager for greatness to not sleep…or eat? Read more