My inbox is jam-packed, FULL. I’m inundated with emails, from subscriptions I signed up for: insightful, helpful, inspiring ones. But, I feel lost under the piles of advice harping at me. It’s so ironic that the basic message is, “be yourself.” But I just continue to listen to the messages and not actually listen to,…
My four-year old lit up with an idea the other day, while throwing underwear at his older brother. They like to play ‘underwar’ occasionally, while they’re getting ready for bed. His mischievous smile, the sparkle in his eye, and his passionate energy kept me intrigued. He could barely contain his excitement, and blurted out, “I’m…
Setting: Middle School Library and a Grade 9 Leadership class. 29 students. Main characters: Tobin, an outspoken boy. Kari, a somewhat shy girl. Ms. Berry, me, the teacher ** Names changed to protect the identity of students. Scene: I just finish reviewing the projects students have passionately decided to work on, and I pause. Something tells…
