Self esteem or a lack thereof is a constant topic of discussion in schools. We worry and wring our hands that our actions as teachers or administrators will damage a young person’s self esteem. In fact we worry so much about it that we have yielded nearly all else in Read more…
Read Psalm 139: 14-16 One thing I have noticed about many teachers is their lack in taking care of their bodies in any shape or form. I am not an Adonis or anything but I keep my weight in check and eat healthy. We as teachers need to set the Read more…
Any professional educator is aware that the internet has changed just about everything when considering the delivery of knowledge. We use the internet almost without pause for one thing or another throughout the day as means to engage and communicate with our students. We have incorporated digital literacy into curricula Read more…
Read: 2 Timothy 4:1-9 The students that the author speaks of in today’s reading have began to astray and teachers are warned that they must stay the course and bring the students back into the flock. At the very least they must keep themselves on the correct path in their Read more…
Read Hebrews 13:7-25 “And do not forget to do good and share with others, for with sacrifices God is pleased.” ~ Heb 13:16. So God is pleased with sacrifice huh? It says so right in the Bible. In fact, He wants us to be joyful in that sacrifice. Sometimes it Read more…
So this is the final installment of a reflection on the Navy SEALS 8 parts to creating grit and resilience as they apply to the world of education. Today at my high school I found myself sharing some of this with my class. As I looked at the young people Read more…
This is the second of three parts on grit and resilience as outlined by ladders.com as they apply to the world of education. As said before, the need for grit and determination/resilience is part and parcel to success. The SEALS know it and educators know it. Attributes 3-5 according Read more…
Read Colossians 1:15-20 “All things were made for him and in him…and by him.” When considering this, why wouldn’t one look beyond one’s own wants and needs since it all begins and ends with Christ. It’s a strange paradox when considering it all really. We always hear, “his will be Read more…
In my last article, I noted the Navy SEALS 8 secrets to grit and resilience as discussed by ladders.com writer Eric Barker. I am not a SEAL so I don’t know whether these secrets are taught specifically by the program or are learned through its methods and Mr. Barker simply Read more…
Read Isaiah 60:1-22 “Let your light shine for all nations to see!” This is a particular fitting verse for the last day of summer vacation before school resumes. Tomorrow I will be in the position to influence over 130 high school kids. The fact is students reflect their teachers attitudes Read more…