This blog is dedicated to the students in Montgomery County Public Schools. I’m hopeful that some of the students from the schools I’ve been able to visit read this (Blacksburg Middle School, Auburn Middle School, Christiansburg Middle School, and soon, Shawsville Middle School). To you students who read this post: think about the importance of friends, community, caring …
Category: Higher Education & Student Development
Immunity to Change.
Today my professor, Frank Shushok, blew my mind. He’s one of my favorite colleagues from a mentorship perspective, and has been a great friend of mine since I realized how much I loved higher education and the university environment years ago. After a group presentation in class today, he shared a book with us. When …
Back to life, back to reality.
Well, today marks my first day back to work since the 27th of December. The break was enjoyable and relaxing – had a lot of great friend time, and a lot of great sleep. I can just never seem to leave the house on time, ever. I am always, always supposed to leave the house …
Thankful for fellowship.
After returning from Boston, I think that I was most excited to be able to substitute teach at the local schools. I have been a registered substitute teacher since the summer of 2011. Ever since, I haven’t been in Fredericksburg at the same time that public schools are in session. On Monday and Tuesday, I …
Simple advice in a job search.
Embrace the mission of the institution, or else it won’t work; it won’t be a good fit. Nancy Oliver Gray, President of Hollins University
Sitting in a meeting with my interns…
Flat tire. What. the heck. I wasn’t even moving – the thing just burst spontaneously. This is getting old. But in better news, my interns are really reflecting on the trip to the SAEOPP Conference, and I’m happy they enjoyed it so much & got so much out of it. :) When I think of …
Hokie Ambassador Training
Had a great time playing a water balloon fight at the soccer game against Wright State, and now I get to hang out with some great Hokie Ambassadors as they begin their new guide training! Later on I have a group meeting with my leadership group in order to get our presentation ready for tomorrow!! …