"Man, these last few weeks have been hard. As an administrator, teacher, or any kind of leader for that matter, have you ever been put in the situation of having to deal with something seemingly impossible to have a good attitude about? I will tell you, this last month in our world has greatly shifted from having “everything under control” to not knowing what day of the week it is. We have found ourselves in situations that are well beyond our control and to be quite frank, beyond our realm of expertise. To say we have grown bitter and burned out in lightning speed fashion would be an understatement. " What are we going to do about it? Read and see!

"Education is ever evolving depending on where you are located, the kids you serve, the board running your district, and the political climate. Now these are just a few of the ways your school can be impacted - not to mention the curriculum pushes, bussing route changes, and leadership styles…but always remember, that's why you got into it!"

"Joy comes in all shapes and sizes. Joy comes when hard tasks are completed. Joy comes when a chronic absentee student shows up to school for the third day in a row. Joy comes when my personal kiddos run to find me at the gate upon dismissal. Joy isn’t always obvious but it's always there."