Wanderlust: A New Philosophy of Education?

Where does the want to explore come from? I remember a man looking into my eyes and telling me that he sees that I am a viaggiatrice (Italian for voyager). He said it was the color of my bright blue eyes as they look like the ocean and a look that is a desire toContinue reading “Wanderlust: A New Philosophy of Education?”

It’s a steeplechase out there! One perspective on a long and successful teaching career

  I tell our runners to divide the race into thirds. Run the first part with your head, the middle part with your personality, and the last part with your heart. – Mike Fanelli, former Head Coach of the USA National Track and Field Team   A steeplechase is a fun way to race aroundContinue reading “It’s a steeplechase out there! One perspective on a long and successful teaching career”

Dipping My Toes in the Water: Moving Beyond Not Feeling Good Enough

“Put your toes in the water; Let it wash your fears away; Put a bow on a perfect day” Lyrics by StarkRavenMadman  Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGUihZQXbiU My 2015 New Years Resolution is to be present and live life with MY intention. Damn, its about time! I have spent the last month racking my brain trying to figure outContinue reading “Dipping My Toes in the Water: Moving Beyond Not Feeling Good Enough”