Tips for Growing in the Storm

There's no easy way to say it - times are tough right now. It seems that uncertainty and fear are not just knocking at the door, but downright pounding on it. So, what can we do now...TODAY...to help maintain our peace? I asked HPA mom Shannon Lane to help us with a list of some… Continue reading Tips for Growing in the Storm

Cultivating Culture

The concept of culture is a hot topic in businesses, schools, and churches, and rightfully so. We've managed to take this beautiful word that covers cultivated behavior, accumulated experiences, and a collection of patterns both explicit and implicit and use it to describe, as my students might say... the "vibe" of a group of people. This… Continue reading Cultivating Culture

Lessons Learned from Trying on Glasses

Yesterday, during our second day of school this year, a few of my students came in with the cutest glasses on you've ever seen! Now, some people may love high-end shoes, while others may love name brand shirts, but this little nerd right here? Glasses! What's interesting is that right now, nerdy glasses are trending… Continue reading Lessons Learned from Trying on Glasses