When Caring Hurts: Embracing Nonviolence Toward Yourself
The week before Christmas break, I fell asleep in the parking lot twice. Why? My 6-month-old has a knack for keeping me up at night. His current hobby is screaming as if something is terribly wrong, only to flash a big smile when I arrive, as if to say, “You do what I say, peasant.”…
Equity Check
For the last several years, each summer I have had the privilege of working with an organization whose mission is to bring passionate professionals from many backgrounds into our communities and into our classrooms. There is always so much energy in the room: excitement, nerves, and a few big “What did I just sign up…
Hard Conversations and Complex Challenges in the Classroom
This past week, our school community experienced a heartbreaking loss: a young student passed away unexpectedly. It wasn’t due to violence or neglect, but a tragic accident that deeply affected everyone. I had the privilege of working with her a few times last year, and the news has weighed heavily on all of us. Tragedy,…
Bridge Builders Ed 