Mining Memories of Mrs. Matthews

Mining Memories of Mrs. Matthews

One of my favorite challenges is to inspire IGNITE #loveinschools participants to reconnect with people who made a difference in their lives and thank them. Sometimes these people are no longer with us, so I encourage participants to reach out to family members and...
Happy Belated World Kindness Day!

Happy Belated World Kindness Day!

Wednesday was World Kindness Day! One of my all-time favorite quotes comes from the movie Harvey adapted from the play. When I first heard legendary actor Jimmy Stewart deliver this line twenty years ago, it instantly became a part of my personal and professional...
Educator Fandom Versus Monday Morning Quarterbacking!

Educator Fandom Versus Monday Morning Quarterbacking!

Football season is here and we are wearing our favorite team gear, tailgating, and hosting watch parties. One of my challenges for you and me this year is for us educators to become fans of each other! Educators can often be tough on each other and themselves....
Marshall County Keynote

Marshall County Keynote

The other day I had the privilege of giving the Marshall County Schools opening day keynote to all their district and schools staffs. Without a doubt, it will go down as one of my all-time favorite days! I could not possibly describe how awesome it was, but below are...
The IGNITE #loveinschools  Movement!

The IGNITE #loveinschools Movement!

Welcome to the IGNITE #loveinschools movement! We are taking our profession and lives back! Your career in education and your life are about to be transformed! Since 2015, IGNITE #loveinschools has been helping thousands of educators achieve greater work/life harmony...