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“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...

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

“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...

“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...

What Hot Air Balloons Teach Us About Leadership Each year, our county’s hot air balloon festival fills the sky with color, reminding us...

The Power of Career & Technical Education Career and Technical Education (CTE) is more than a pathway; it’s a bridge. It connects...

"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,...

The Border Between Seasons and Leadership Leadership, like the seasons, has its transitions. There are times for bold heat, driving...

The Mentoring Mirror “In learning, you will teach, and in teaching, you will learn.” – Phil Collins The beauty of mentorship lies in its...

“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...

"I am out with lanterns, looking for myself." – Emily Dickinson. There is something hauntingly beautiful about this line. A quiet...

Too often in education, we reduce students to numbers: a test score, a reading level, a percentage point. Behind every data point is a...

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...

Transitions aren’t just about leaving, they’re about becoming . In leadership, education, and life, we often hold tightly to what was,...

In every thriving organization, there’s a common thread: employees feel seen, valued, and inspired. And at the heart of that feeling?...

Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action."  — Peter Drucker In the...

How many times have we waited for the “right moment,” more confidence, or the perfect conditions before taking action? In schools and...

In a world flooded with hot takes and quick reactions, the ability to pause, consider, and reflect is a quiet yet powerful asset. We...

As we approach the end of the academic year, it’s worth pausing to remember this simple truth: what we’ve learned, about ourselves,...

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...