It is because I know that you don’t hear this nearly enough that I begin this blog with the words, “thank you.” In a world that is...

This week did not start well for me. I had a full day planned Monday in preparation for two weeks away from home. My early morning...

I’m not going to mince words. I love May! I know many educators are running on fumes, but for most May represents the beginning of the...

Teacher Appreciation Week comes once a year. Isn’t it interesting it is usually in the last month of school? May is the month many need a...

Part I. Today is a big day for me, and I am a bit nervous. I’ll explain later after I provide some context. In February we conducted our...

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, All fear is gone. Because I know He holds the future. Life is worth the living...

I’m sure you have noticed bunnies and eggs everywhere recently. Indoor and outdoor decorations, candy, chocolate – all in the form of...

Have you blossomed yet? Last week’s blog encouraged us to spring forth and blossom as we walk by faith and not by sight. Some of you may...

It was exactly two years ago when the world as we knew it came to a screeching halt. One day I was working with a group of teachers in...

Some encounters stick with you and forever alter your perspective. Such is the case with Michael. It was a sunny spring afternoon when...

Whether we like it or not, testing season is right around the corner! I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard the question, “Do we...

If you’re an educator, you might be a little obsessed with doing things right. Wanting to do things well is a good thing. In fact, doing...

Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that You would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from...

Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. 1 John 3:18 Talking about, reading...

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and love is in the air! Do you remember your first love? Thinking of our first love transports many of us...

Pilate said, “So you are a king?” Jesus responded, “You say I am a king. Actually, I was born and came into the world to testify to the...

What do you see when you look into the eyes of your students? Joy? Excitement? Wonder? Despair? Loneliness? Anger? Many believe our kids...

I think it is safe to say that 2022 isn’t panning out as anyone thought it would. As the pandemic rages on and schools struggle to stay...

This week’s blog is inspired by a good friend and fellow victorious educator, Lindsey Nelson. With her permission, I want to share with...

Each new year brings with it new resolutions, different goals, and special terms to encourage and challenge us. Social media feeds are...