My grandfather was an extraordinary man. He had the ability to glance at a field and by simply looking upon the land he could tell you the acreage, how much seed to plant, what yield would come from the crops, and the profit from the sale after taxes. What makes him extraordinary is that he […]
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One of my students said that wanted to come to school as the scariest thing they could think of on Halloween, so the student dressed up just like me! When asked why he thought I was the scariest thing he could think of, the student replied, “Because you are mean!” The other students laughed and […]
Continue ReadingWe all know the social importance of networking. Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube have made millions of dollars by giving voice to a culture that feels it necessary to share what individuals ate for breakfast, how they feel about Miley Cyrus’s VMA performance, or why their ex’s should suffer and die. But do you know the […]
Continue ReadingThe new standard in education these days is called, Common Core. Common Core was developed because the educational standards of each school throughout the United States vary. In an effort to unify education, the developers of Common Core sought out a solution: Teach each student the same curriculum in the same way. Is that truly […]
Continue ReadingThe difficulty so many parents are facing these days is a child that refuses to listen. Can you imagine the pain of watching your child that you raised for years growing up to stand in absolute defiance to your rules? The child that you kissed goodnight, comforted when hurt, and bounced on your knee has […]
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