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Tipping the Seesaw

December 1, 2022

I encourage all of you who live in the Bay Area, and even if you are don’t, to check out the East Bay Light Station. […]

We Adults (and Kids) Can Do Hard Things

November 1, 2022

I recently went to Eastern Europe with my boyfriend, Stewart, ahead of a conference I was presenting at in Germany. One of our key motivations […]

We Are In The Same Boat

October 3, 2022

There have been many moments over the past month where I have worked on my patience. Waiting for a bathroom on an airplane. Waiting for […]

Sunk Costs

September 1, 2022

During one of recent my Zoom workshops, I heard a loud, strong thud in my bedroom and when I got a chance to check, I […]

We’re Back!

August 1, 2022

When it was time to head from the English Department office to the classroom, my former Gunn HS English Department instructional supervisor, Tim Farrell, would […]

More Yin to My Yang This Month

July 1, 2022

With more time at home during the COVID years, I had a bunch of time to have ‘experiences’ around the Bay Area. Santa Cruz, Monterey, […]

Muddy Puddle

June 1, 2022

Ah, June. The end of school. Celebrations completed. Sundowns extended. A time to be.
I have been taking classes on the art of developmental coaching. The […]

Celebrate Even If…

May 2, 2022

This past month I had the opportunity to join the virtual graduation of the Hawaii Dept. of Education’s Teacher Leadership Academy. I said a few […]

It Never Seems to End….

April 1, 2022

If you are on Facebook you have seen the Memories feature. Facebook pops up with the comment, “We thought you’d like to look back on […]

Show Up, Step Up, Speak Up

March 1, 2022

This newsletter was written before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. I strongly condemn the actions of the Russian government and my thoughts and support are with […]