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The Urge to Connect Educators are relational by nature. We thrive on connection, conversation, and community. In schools, where the lines between personal and professional often blur, it can feel natural to share pieces of our lives with colleagues. We talk about our families, our frustrations, our health, our exhaustion, and sometimes, our opinions about leadership or coworkers. What begins as a harmless conversation can quietly cross into oversharing, altering how we are pe

Thoughtful Thursday: The Gift of Being Terrible at First "There’s nothing like being really bad to make you want to be better." — Bill Murray Bill Murray once said this about his early improv days with John Candy. Back then, no one wanted to share a scene with them. They were awkward, unpolished, and unpredictable. Within that discomfort lived the spark of something extraordinary. Those rough beginnings became the foundation for the artistry and timing that made them icons. I

"Getting in touch with your true self must be your first priority." — Ralph Waldo Emerson In the rush of responsibilities, it’s easy to...