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Inspiration

Following and leading

November 22, 2009

Bottom line, we underestimate the power of a good influence.

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Step by step

November 9, 2009

A little reminder…teaching students is a step-by-step process. Days will come when we stumble, fall down, but other days will be filled with the freedom of an unhindered walk! Enjoy each day, each step. After all, teaching with aloha is about process more than product!

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With a good-by in mind

November 2, 2009

Aloha is also a word of parting. In our well-ordered structures, we plan our year and know when things are going to happen. It’s the nature of being a teacher. However, life does not always fit into our plans. Today, several teachers’ plans radically and permanently changed. Across the street from my office is our [...]

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Reordering through simplifying

October 29, 2009

Everything around us works against reordering and simplifying. Advertisements have one goal – to make us discontent, dissatisfied with who we are and what we have. Enough is never enough! This attitude can creep into our teaching and to students through their teachers. Life’s Greatest Stresses (1990′s) Crowds Noise Pace of Life According to Time Magazine, [...]

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It’s all about love

October 15, 2009

It has come to my mind today that teaching students is all about love. Granted, it is not always easy to love students or parents or colleagues. But, if you desire for your teaching to be transformational, it must be grounded on love. Six simple observations about love… Love is not easy or convenient. In [...]

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Marks of a Mentor: Taking the Long View

September 9, 2009

Perhaps the greatest benefit that comes to those being mentored is that they cultivate perseverance.

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Get off the field, coach

September 8, 2009

The 2009 college football season is underway. The kickoff to the season took 5 days and nights! There were surprises, shocking plays, disappointments, rising and falling in polls – an exciting beginning. As there were major distinctives to each game, I noticed something missing. In not one game did a coach put on a jersey [...]

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Value of a mentor (part 2)

August 26, 2009

Who of us doesn’t need encouragement? Something dies a little at a time when encouragement is needed but withheld. But, mentoring is more than encouragement. Webster defines a mentor as, “A trusted counselor or guide; a tutor, a coach.” A mentor loves, confronts, points out blind spots. In short, a mentor builds lives. Sometimes, mentors don’t [...]

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An idea is a fragile thing

August 20, 2009

Oh, for teachers who fan into flame the ideas of their students. Oh, for teacher who leave the wonder in the learning!

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Kids say the darndest things

July 25, 2009

Children are great teachers! When it comes to communication, they really shine! It is so interesting to note that when one searches for communication and children most of the results point to how to help children communicate or how to communicate to children. Perhaps it would be most ideal if we took some lessons from [...]

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