Have you left a book unfinished? I have. Typically, this occurs for two reasons: I didn’t like it, or I haven’t had time to finish it. Oma and Opa (Bob and Sue) Van Dellen are like an unfinished book to me (I know what you’re thinking, keep reading). Growing up in our small Northern MichiganContinue reading “An Unfinished Book”
Category Archives: Professional
A Ride of Emotions
It was three or four months into our Adventures in Amsterdam. I was adjusting to the cold, dark and rainy season. Learning how to force myself to get out of bed when it felt like it was still the middle of the night. I worked on penciling in some me time. A blend of both,Continue reading “A Ride of Emotions”
Just Some Words on a Page
I can’t do it. I know. I said I was ready and I am. Just not right now. It’s been nearly 10 months and I haven’t gone a day without him at my side. What was I thinking, planning a trip to another country while he stays here with you? In through the nose forContinue reading “Just Some Words on a Page”
“Tell Me What You See”
“Tell Me What You See…” Recently, I had coffee with a good friend, one cup quickly turned into several. We found ourselves discussing the lack of resources that support human interaction, specifically, in the world of education. It’s possible that saying a lack of resources isn’t the right phrase. We expect teachers to instill theContinue reading ““Tell Me What You See””
Reflecting on #OneWord17
Reflecting on #OneWord17 One Word… Last year about this time, I sat down to write my #OneWord2017. My hashtag for 2017 was #accomplish. Reflecting on OneWord17, I intended to utilize the #accomplish in my blogs, but reviewing my 2017 posts I noticed I didn’t really nail the #accomplish but I did: Stay aware of myContinue reading “Reflecting on #OneWord17”
The Professional Influence of my Dad
Today my dad will embark upon a new journey…retirement. In the minutia of our daily lives, it is difficult to stop and reflect on someone’s influence. In the year of #accomplish2017, I put aside some weekend time to reflect on my Dad’s influence. John Quincy Adams once said, “If your actions inspire others to dreamContinue reading “The Professional Influence of my Dad”
Soldier
#OneWord17 This year, I am participating in the #OneWord17 challenge: #accomplish. This is my #OneWord17 because it is the year that I will engage in the present moment and get things done. It’s time for me to stop waiting to feel that the situation is ‘right’ to get X task done and just #accomplish. SpinContinue reading “Soldier”
#OneWord17
“You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land; there is no other life but this.” ― Henry David Thoreau #OneWord17 #OneWord17 is a challenge to find one word thatContinue reading “#OneWord17”
The Window Opened Or Closed?
The Window Opened Or Closed? Awareness: Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. Judging: Forming an opinion or conclusion about. My Confusion As an instructional coach, I constantly try to be aware and help build other’s awareness through coaching. For me, the list seems nearly never-ending…do I demonstrate awareness of people’s background, their personalContinue reading “The Window Opened Or Closed?”
Two Simple Words…Thank You
“Teaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions.” ~Author Unknown Two Simple Words “Thank You,” two simple words that have extremely powerful potential. Potential to take a terrible day and shed some light on it. Potential to make someone who is spinning their wheels to stop and realize…it IS worth it. Potential to provide that momentContinue reading “Two Simple Words…Thank You”