A few weeks ago, Kristin and I were sharing Panera with a new friend, Jayanne, who is a very interesting woman. She teaches in Montgomery County Public Schools, and most years she sets out with a very unique learning outcome for her students. So that they may understand the physical obstacles that a student with …
Category: Personal
See something? Say something.
Even though I’m studying higher education and I’ll likely be destined to work with college students more than youth, one of my biggest passions in my life and driving factors to get out of bed in the morning is working with children. No matter what I’m doing professionally, it’s in my cards to remain engaged …
I’m baaaaaack!
It has been almost three weeks since I have been able to sit down and really update my blog! It really grinds my gears because I think that’s the point of any blog; frequent, interesting updates, and I’ve slacked at that lately. Of course the Twitter updates <—- over there are helpful but nothing like …
Acceptance.
This video is absolutely amazing. These reactions remind me of exactly why college is such a fantastic place and, especially in my time working for Undergraduate Admissions. I don’t think that higher education is for EVERYONE at every time (and, in fact, I think the below video should be edited to say that every ONE …
Relationships are the currency of life.
The importance of relationships, friendships, and making bonds with other people in an effort to be happy is important to me. I just wanted to write that there so that I can come back to it and continue to unpack it for myself. It’s times like this that I wish comments were more popular on …
What I learned last week.
This is simply a synthesis of thoughts that are only partially my own but that I have discovered to be true, and will certainly be my inspiration as I move through the next couple of weeks. Have a great week, everyone! Resiliency is holding onto a goal and not moving away from it. Remember, above …
“Write down your dreams, bury them, and you will see them grow and grow.”
“Write down your dreams, bury them, and you will see them grow and grow.” Tereai Trent Some of the very best opportunities I have on a daily basis HAPPEN to me. That sounds somewhat (and uncharacteristically) passive, doesn’t it? Well, I believe it to be true and I also am encouraged to believe that they …
Actively Caring on NPR.
It’s all about increasing the quantity and the quality of Actively Caring for People. Last week, this great 4 minute audio clip came on NPR and although I missed it of course I went back and found the archived piece. Robbie is a great reporter whom I’ve had the chance to work with in the …