If you are an innovator, chances are you have found yourself at some point working for folks who are “dim bulbs.” The problem with dim bulbs is that they will often seek to force-out innovators as they are direct threats to leadership positions that they(the dim bulbs) are seeking in […]
Category: Quotes of Importance
Legal Definitions: Hostile Work Environment (Part I)
I think if you are a Christian educator in a profession which is dominated by individuals whose poltical ideology is left-of-center, you need to know your legal options should you encounter a hostile work environment. It is vital to know your legal rights and how to proceed should those rights […]
A July 4th Message
A story takes shape during the Battle of the Bulge during World War 2. Lt Lyle Bouk and 17 other soldiers (along with five artillery observers) were tasked with manning a quiet, Belgium outpost in Lanzerath. They knew it was a dangerous assignment due to its strategic location, due to […]
A New Product: Keepin’ it Reel in Education(ep 1)…..
Reels. Some funny. Some serious. Here is kind of a week in review in the world of local education. I hope you enjoy. 1. This is the sarcastic response most teachers would like to give to the following question when asked at team meeting or data conferences, “We just want […]
Normandy
I think every American student should know what happened there. In fact, any student who wants to live free should know what those men did on those beaches. When the British abandoned their stronghold at Dunkirk in 1940, many thought the war was lost. But the Allies would return. They […]
Josh Howerton and the Conservative Movement
If Godly people won’t, Godless people will. ~ Josh Howerton Like water from a spring in the desert, this podcast fell upon my ears. A friend of mine shared a sermon from Josh Howerton a few weeks back. Consequently, I started listening to his podcasts. In almost all arenas, I […]
By Their Fruits You Will Know Them
I noted yesterday that I am going to write some quick devotionals for families, teachers and administrators to end the school year. I don’t think there needs to be a lot of commentary for the following verses. Good fruit? Bad fruit? When you go to the grocery store or into […]
1779 and a Message from the Maze
Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C O’Brien was one of my favorite books growing up. I was talking with a good friend last night about how great literacy teaching (when you are young) really sticks with you. One of my favorite quotes from the book is […]
New Ted Lasso Season 4 Trailer Has Dropped
Believe! Who could forget the famous sign above Ted Lasso’s door at AFC Richmond, the Jamie Tart cheer(set to Baby Shark), the Roy Kent “anthem”, and the story arc of a team, a father and son, and a city? Well, the season 4 trailer just dropped, and honestly it looks […]
Book Review: Do Not Leave Quietly by Mario Murillo
I learned of Mario Murillo several years ago from some friends on social media. I tend to take my time in deciding if pastors are legit. His teaching and doctrine are sound. I picked up his book Do Not Leave Quietly (2022). I was blown away with how good it […]