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Thoughtful Thursday
Thoughtful Thursday posts from Addor-ation Innovation are weekly reflections designed to inspire educators, leaders, and changemakers through powerful quotes, ideas, and questions. Each post encourages mindful leadership, equity-focused thinking, and a deeper connection to purpose in education. Rooted in real-world relevance, these posts aim to spark dialogue and action for creating inclusive, impactful learning environments.
Thoughtful Thursday
“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” – Mark Twain. Sarcasm is also a language, one that children often...
Catherine Addor
7 days ago1 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
“Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.” – Nora Ephron The First Day of School For a student, the first...
Catherine Addor
Sep 41 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
What Hot Air Balloons Teach Us About Leadership Each year, our county’s hot air balloon festival fills the sky with color, reminding us...
Catherine Addor
Aug 281 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
The Power of Career & Technical Education Career and Technical Education (CTE) is more than a pathway; it’s a bridge. It connects...
Catherine Addor
Aug 211 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
"You can’t do everything at once, but you can do one thing well today." In a world that constantly demands more, faster, and all at once,...
Catherine Addor
Aug 141 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
The Border Between Seasons and Leadership Leadership, like the seasons, has its transitions. There are times for bold heat, driving...
Catherine Addor
Aug 71 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
The Mentoring Mirror “In learning, you will teach, and in teaching, you will learn.” – Phil Collins The beauty of mentorship lies in its...
Catherine Addor
Jul 311 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
“When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you.” — Lao Tzu There’s freedom in doing...
Catherine Addor
Jul 241 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
"I am out with lanterns, looking for myself." – Emily Dickinson. There is something hauntingly beautiful about this line. A quiet...
Catherine Addor
Jul 171 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
Too often in education, we reduce students to numbers: a test score, a reading level, a percentage point. Behind every data point is a...
Catherine Addor
Jul 101 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
The Start of Summer The start of summer is more than a shift in weather; it’s a shift in pace, in priorities, in presence. After months...
Catherine Addor
Jul 31 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
Transitions aren’t just about leaving, they’re about becoming . In leadership, education, and life, we often hold tightly to what was,...
Catherine Addor
Jun 261 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action." — Peter Drucker In the...
Catherine Addor
Jun 191 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
How many times have we waited for the “right moment,” more confidence, or the perfect conditions before taking action? In schools and...
Catherine Addor
Jun 121 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
In a world flooded with hot takes and quick reactions, the ability to pause, consider, and reflect is a quiet yet powerful asset. We...
Catherine Addor
Jun 51 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
As we approach the end of the academic year, it’s worth pausing to remember this simple truth: what we’ve learned, about ourselves,...
Catherine Addor
May 291 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
Kindness doesn’t just stop at one moment or one person. It ripples. It takes root. It grows in places we may never see. Whether you’re...
Catherine Addor
May 221 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
This year, that quote feels especially personal. After years of balancing leadership, research, parenting, and life’s many layers, I...
Catherine Addor
May 151 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
Leadership isn’t about waiting for perfect conditions. It’s about showing up even when the skies are dark, guiding others through...
Catherine Addor
May 81 min read
Thoughtful Thursday
Leadership isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment; it’s about creating momentum. “The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” ...
Catherine Addor
May 11 min read
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