A Collection of Blogs, Thoughts and Ideas
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As we enter the year 2025, I just wanted to take a moment to let all of my educator friends know that I see you. I see the Superintendents who have tirelessly worked to maintain their integrity in one of the grittiest times in educating the almost 6 million public education students in California, and…
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From his recently published book, “Recipes for Resilience, Nurturing Perseverance in Students and Educators”, Dr. Rob Martinez shares the concept of “The Power of 12”. How do we make sure that we capture the essence of each positive thought, action, and feeling so that they trigger more positive results, creating a snowball of success? Well,…
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Sometimes the simple connections we have can be some of the most affirming moments in our lives. It is important to recognize them, let them fill your heart, mind and soul when they happen, and then let them lead you to your future actions. Each day this past week I have had several of these…
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Sometimes you need to take the steps you can to advance your own heart, mind, soul and actions. Do what you can to #LeadWithResilience
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#Transformation – My #OneWord for 2019 My one word for 2019 is #Transformation, and here’s my thinking on why you should also consider this word on a deeper level as well. Many times, people make resolutions as they start a New Year. They resolve to do something they don’t do at the present moment,…
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#SeekBeauty As 2018 begins, and I mindfully reconcile the reality that this year I will turn 55 years old, I have tried to be more cognizant of the world around me, and the world that I assist in creating for others. Some might say, well, that’s maturity setting in, or others might simply say, finally.…
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Spring, 2017, Sometimes, You Just Need to Breathe Sometimes, it’s about being present in your world, and offering support to those that need it without hesitation! Sometimes, it’s taking a moment to see the love that is in your world and making a decision to give love back to the world! Sometimes, it’s facing a…
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Each of us is on a journey; a journey towards self-discovery, self-improvement, self-awareness, and hopefully self-actualization. While we are on our individual journies I believe that each of us has the capability to choose the words that guide us as we head towards our personal destinations. I believe that we have a responsibility to be…
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When stress and anxiety are provided a window of opportunity into your heart, mind, soul and body, they quickly focusing on creating imbalance in your world in order to be able to invite their close friends depression, anger and frustration to the party. Seeking to find and keep your balance, and allowing your resilience to…
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My focus is on #Resilience development, and my concept is simple to comprehend. I believe that each person has the capability to support others with developing #resilience skills. I also firmly believe that it is an obligation for adults, especially educators, to build environments for children, and especially their students, that foster the development of…