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Authentic Relationships Drive Success

Every well-meaning educator comes into the classroom with the same goal: to see their students succeed. It's the how and means behind that which differs among classroom to classroom and student to student. Every student and class have unique needs that (hopefully) drive instruction which is why there isn't and never will be a "one size fits all" solution for success.  I'd argue, though, that there is a constant among successful students, people, and leaders. This constant isn't a mind blowing new secret so sorry if that's what you were hoping to find. It's not a new app or teaching style or class of thinking.. while all those things are great and valuable to the world of education. In fact, this constant is rather simple. So simple - it can be summed up in one word relationships.  Relationships completely transform the world of education. Scratch that - they transform the world. A helping hand can save someone's life. A smile can make someone...

Gumption

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Starting a professional blog has been on the to do list for a long time. I've often used a personal blog I've had as an outlet for work related blogs. However, I've never taken the time to bite the bullet and start a professional one. Funny how even a passion can sometimes sit wayside without gumption.  Today, though, is a new day. Today I embark on an adventure to watch my passions seep into electronic text. Today my story is forever imprinted in the massive memory of the unforgiving internet. Will my story spark anything for anyone? Will anyone ever actually read these words? Only time will tell. But, if this blog touches even one person even one time, it has fulfilled it's purpose. And, that, my friends, is what gives me gumption to write.  The world of education has been on my heart since I was a mere child sitting in a third grade classroom. At that time, full of wonder, curiosity, and practically exploding with dreams of the future, it brought a wondrous smi...