Dr. Jackie Minor
SUMMERTIME BASICS. Why It’s Important to Push the Pause Button
How many of you have already created your “list” for the summer? Be honest! Is the word “pause” on your checklist? You are probably...
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Dr. Jackie Minor
- May 21
- 6 min
WANT TO FINISH THE YEAR STRONG? PRAY! These Prayers Will Get You Through!
We are in the final stretch! There is nothing like the feeling of a school year complete and the anticipation of time to breathe again....
Dr. Jackie Minor
- May 7
- 5 min
APPRECIATION DEFICIT DISORDER: Is It a Thing?
May is the month for Teacher Appreciation Week and rightfully so! By now the school year is coming to a close, and a little appreciation...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Apr 23
- 7 min
COMBATING SPRINGTIME ANXIETY. 5 Tips Every Educator Needs to Know
While most of the world is relishing the newness of spring, many educators succumb to bouts of anxiety and uncertainty during this time...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Apr 9
- 5 min
GOD'S IMMEASURABLE AND MIRACULOUS RESURRECTION POWER. Do We Have a Part to Play?
I consider myself a lifelong learner. As an educator, I’m sure you do, too. I have purposefully taken some additional time this past...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Mar 26
- 4 min
APPROACHING SPRING LIKE A BOSS: Three Pandemic Remembrances to Embrace.
I saw this past week that it has been three years since our world went on lockdown due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Three years! Can you...
Hannah Hunk-Fishburn
- Mar 12
- 6 min
LOVE AND FEAR. What Students Really Think and Our Much-Needed Response
One wall of my high school Spanish classroom is covered in student work. It is currently entitled, “El Amor y El Miedo," which translates...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Feb 26
- 6 min
NEED A HEART CHECK? Three Ways to Open Your Heart
I know, I know. Our last blog focused on protecting your heart, and now I’m telling you to open your heart. I promise I haven’t lost it! ...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Feb 12
- 6 min
NEED A HEART CHECK? Three Ways to Protect Your Heart in a World of Negativity
How is your heart doing these days? Do you even think about it? Do you realize your heart needs to be protected and guarded? I recognize...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jan 29
- 6 min
THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE. What Does It Look Like in School?
A couple of weeks ago the weather here in Texas was unseasonably warm. The wind was mild, and the sun was shining. It was perfect...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jan 15
- 4 min
STRONG, SENT, AND SUCCESSFUL - Mighty Educator, The Lord is With You!
Does God ever “Wow!” you? Does He ever send you a message that makes you pause and say, “OK. I’m listening, God!” I was reading in...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Jan 1
- 6 min
BY FAITH in 2023. What Will It Take to Be a Hero?
The past few months have been pretty special for me. My oldest daughter and her family have been within 30 minutes of us as they prepare...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Dec 27, 2022
- 4 min
NOT SO FAST! Stop and Consider Three Ways to Internalize Christmas
Christmas 2022 is in the books. All the hype is over, and as much as we want to embrace the spirit of the season, many educators are...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Dec 18, 2022
- 4 min
CHRISTMAS: A Celebration of Life – YOURS!
I hope the title of this blog got your attention! You might be wondering what in the world I am talking about since we all know Jesus is...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Dec 11, 2022
- 4 min
A PRESENT OF PRESENCE: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
I love Christmas time! I have such fond memories of singing Christmas carols, reuniting with family, opening gifts, and eating (or should...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Dec 4, 2022
- 5 min
DISCIPLINE—EVERY TEACHER’S WORST NIGHTMARE. What Does the Bible Have to Say?
When it comes to teaching, discipline is not one of my favorite topics. I really do think I was traumatized during my administrative...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Nov 20, 2022
- 4 min
A Better Thanksgiving with Very Little Effort!
When it comes to most things in life, we all want to get better and be better. That certainly holds true in the field of education....
Dr. Vern Minor
- Nov 13, 2022
- 4 min
Sticks and Stones
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. I suspect many of us used this response when we were children....
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Nov 6, 2022
- 5 min
MAINTAIN A HEART OF THANKFULNESS: Practical Advice for Every Educator
“I’m always so busy during the holidays just trying to keep my head above water. The time between Halloween and Christmas is often a...
Dr. Jackie Minor
- Oct 30, 2022
- 6 min
EVERYDAY OCCURRENCES: Opportunities to Change a Life
Sometimes the Lord gives us a glimpse into something wondrous. He provides chances in life to view familiar scenes through new eyes, eyes...
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