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Baby's First Christmas, 1989
My first year teaching Pre-K was in a resource-constrained community. In addition to early childhood education, our work extended far beyond the classroom. We helped connect families to housing support, food access, and medical services. The role was never limited to instruction; it was about care, stability, and trust. Around the holidays, I expected absolutely nothing from families. I gave gifts to them. They owed me nothing. It was Christmas, 1992. On the last day of class
Catherine Addor
2 days ago3 min read


Mindful Monday
Seasons Shift, Leaders Adapt As the leaves start to change, they don’t force it. They respond to the season. Leadership is like that....
Catherine Addor
Sep 291 min read


The COVID Babies Are Coming: What We Can Do to Be Ready — and Why It Matters
In the fall of 2020, I remember walking past the local playground. The swings were wrapped in yellow caution tape. The climbing structure...
Catherine Addor
Aug 153 min read


The 2% That Can’t Do It All
Let’s do the math. From birth to age 18, a child lives roughly 157,680 hours. Even if a student attends school 6 hours a day, 180 days a...
Catherine Addor
Jul 63 min read
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