This is a sweet video from FableVision that tells the story of two friends who choose different career paths based on their personalities rather than what culture dictates they “should do.” The message that you can be happy and successful in more than one way is one that I hope that I communicate to my … Read more
The mission at DreamWakers.org is to connect students in 4th-12th grades who attend high-risk schools with professionals from various industries through video conferencing. In this way, low-income students can learn about career opportunities they might never conceive due to lack of exposure. They can also speak with role models who give practical advice on how … Read more
I have a few friends who don’t like their jobs. I mean REALLY. DON’T. LIKE. It seems like it would be really depressing to wake up in the morning and think, “Only 10 more years. I hope I can make it.” Don’t get me wrong. When I get up in the morning, I think, … Read more
Powerball tickets can’t be printed fast enough right now. Everyone has hopes of winning that big prize, of suddenly being in the enviable position of never having to worry about how to pay the bills again. Many people like to dream about what they would do if they woke up one day to learn they have … Read more
As I left the dressing room of a retail clothing store a couple of days ago, a sales associate stopped me. “I keep looking at you, and thinking I know you,” she said. “Really? From where?” “I don’t know.” She thought for a moment. “What do you do?” “I’m a teacher.” She started to look … Read more
This week, I’ve decided to reblog some of my more popular posts with some updates. This post originally appeared on my blog almost 3 years ago, and remains one of the top viewed posts. One way to engage students in school is to make their learning relevant to them. And, one way to do this … Read more