At Institute last summer, during one of our Diversity & Inclusiveness sessions, we discussed the concept of there being one type of “good student.” We were challenged to expand our definition of what a “good student” is. The conclusion we were supposed to come to was that good students come in all different personalities, and…
read more »I’d say the single most overwhelming part of my job is being a surrogate parent to a LOT of my kids. Not that my kids’ parents don’t adore their kids and do everything they can for them; it’s just the amount of time I spend with these kids every single day. I can stand up…
read more »“That little bird has chosen his shelter. Above it are the stars and the deep heaven of worlds. Yet he is rocking himself to sleep without caring for tomorrow’s lodging, calmly clinging to his little twig, and leaving God to think for him.” – Martin Luther
read more »I’m very into New Year’s Resolutions, and I thought that since my life is going to completely change in three days, I’d make a fresh set of resolutions, specifically tailored to my TFA experience. Without further ado, here they are: Don’t ever think about, talk about, or entertain the idea of quitting. Don’t expect to…
read more »“Then there’s the future. Sheer vertigo.” -Margaret Atwood, Oryx and Crake
read more »I have two cats – I adopted them separately in the last year – they kind of came into my life on their own. I’m well on my way to becoming a crazy cat lady!! They’re semi-outdoor cats (in at night) and fairly independent. My family loves them and is quite willing to take…
read more »As moving across the country/Institute/my new life approaches, I find myself pulling back from my friends here. And when I have the opportunity to meet new people, I don’t really see the point – my chapter here in So Cal is closing, and the people who have been in my life for a long time…
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