When all the trees have been cut down, when all the animals have been hunted, when all the waters are polluted, when all the air is unsafe to breathe, only then will you discover you cannot eat money. Cree Prophecy Native American Heritage
Month: November 2021
IntelliPop! | No. 9 – Jake Epping | 11.22.63
We have just passed the anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. At various points in my life, I have been fascinated to distraction (and have completed voluminous reading) on the subject. One of the most unique takes comes from American master Stephen King in his novel 11.22.63. I will not ruin the…
Teach & Serve | Vol. 7 | No. 17 – THE TOOLBOX: Gratitude
Years ago, I was blessed to be in a position to hold seminars with groups of educators designed to discuss and build leadership skills both informally and formally, internally – for the individual and externally for the school. As we discussed leadership skills and qualities, we would talk about new tools being put in our…
Eduquote of the Week | 11.22.2021
All things are bound together.All things connect. Chief Seattle Native American Heritage
Teach & Serve | Vol. 7 | No. 16 – THE TOOLBOX: Compassion
Years ago, I was blessed to be in a position to hold seminars with groups of educators designed to discuss and build leadership skills both informally and formally, internally – for the individual and externally for the school. As we discussed leadership skills and qualities, we would talk about new tools being put in our…
Eduquote of the Week | 11.15.2021
When you are in doubt, be still, and wait; when doubt no longer exists for you, then go forward with courage. So long as mists envelop you, be still;be still until the sunlight pours through and dispels the mists -as it surely will. Then act with courage. Ponca Chief White Eagle Native American Heritage
IntelliPop! | No. 8 – My Daughter’s Teachers | Real Life!
Today is my daughter’s birthday and it is only appropriate today that I delve, again, into the realm of real life teachers and praise those educators who spent their time with my daughter (and both of my sons) over the course of their school lives. My kids were blessed to have wonderful teachers – primarily…
Teach & Serve | Vol. 7 | No. 15 – THE TOOLBOX: Humility
Years ago, I was blessed to be in a position to hold seminars with groups of educators designed to discuss and build leadership skills both informally and formally, internally – for the individual and externally for the school. As we discussed leadership skills and qualities, we would talk about new tools being put in our…
Eduquote of the Week | 11.8.2021
May the stars carry your sadness away, May the flowers fill your heart with beauty, May hope forever wipe away your tears, And, above all, may silence make you strong. Chief Dan George, Tsleil-Waututh Nation Native American Heritage
Teach & Serve | Vol. 7 | No. 14 – THE TOOLBOX: Flexibility
Years ago, I was blessed to be in a position to hold seminars with groups of educators designed to discuss and build leadership skills both informally and formally, internally – for the individual and externally for the school. As we discussed leadership skills and qualities, we would talk about new tools being put in our…