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Thoughtful Thursday
The Stories We Wear “Clothes make a statement. Costumes tell a story.” – Mason Cooley Every day, we choose what story to tell through our words, actions, and even our presence. What we wear can be a reflection of who we are, what we value, and how we want to show up in the world. In education and leadership, our “costumes” go beyond fabric. They include the roles we take on, the confidence we carry, and the authenticity we bring to every interaction. Uniforms, badges, and tit
Catherine Addor
Oct 231 min read


Respectful Disagreement
A few weeks after I left a leadership role, one of the principals I had supervised reached out with a simple text: “I miss the way you...
Catherine Addor
Oct 193 min read


Thoughtful Thursday
"Failure is not the opposite of success, it's part of success." – Arianna Huffington Too often, failure gets framed as an ending....
Catherine Addor
Oct 91 min read


Thoughtful Thursday
“Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.” – Dr. Jane Goodall When we pause to...
Catherine Addor
Oct 21 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


Thoughtful Thursday
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Pablo Picasso Children naturally see the world with...
Catherine Addor
Sep 251 min read


Mindful Monday
Day One Leadership: More Than a Welcome Back The first day of school is more than a calendar date; it’s a tone-setter. For students, it...
Catherine Addor
Aug 181 min read


Thoughtful Thursday
They say “third time’s the charm,” but what if it’s not? What if it takes four tries? Or five? Persistence doesn’t count attempts; it...
Catherine Addor
Apr 241 min read
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