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A TEACHERble Moment: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What makes a good leader? Great leadership does not announce itself. Instead, it reveals itself over time through sacrifice. Through clarity. Through an unrelenting commitment to the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the clearest examples of this kind of leadership. On this day,… Continue reading
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A TEACHERble Moment: What if Black Inventors Uninvented Their Genius?
If you could un-invent something, what would it be? What if we uninvented the light?If Lewis Latimer gathered his filamentNo more glow for you.Progress would squint in the dark Afraid of what it couldn’t see.What if Granville T. Woods gave the signal For his signals to come home?Distance would become danger againTime would forget how… Continue reading
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Today’s TEACHERble Moment
Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved? Yesterday, I was recognized as Teacher of the Month. This is the second time I’ve received this honor, and it’s always a great feeling to know that the work you’re doing is seen and appreciated. Like anyone, there are days when I’m not as… Continue reading
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Today’s TEACHERble Moment
Today’s lesson is simple: Do one thing that makes you happy. Not tomorrow. Not when the schedule clears. Today. As a teacher, I’m great at grading papers, meeting deadlines, and pouring into everyone else; however, sometimes I forget to give myself extra credit. Consider this your gentle reminder written on the board in permanent marker:… Continue reading
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A TEACHERble Moment: Permission to my Mission
What is your mission? My mission is NOT impossible Rather unstoppable.I teach with vision made accessibleDreams in reachWhere paths feel possibleMoving with purposeStaying responsibleSteadyCapableBuilding safe spacesWarmShapableHospitableLearning aliveOpenReachableI speak beliefFirmIndivisibleConfidence risingUnshakeableDoubt dissolvesFaith undeniableThis calling I carryInvincible. Continue reading