Every Sunday night, my high school principal sends a beautifully crafted email of encouragement and wisdom to the faculty. Of course there’s pertinent information as well, mostly updates and important dates to remember, but at the heart of her messages are words of inspiration—and this week’s was no different. Just three days ago, I received… Continue reading Kermit Says: Refuel Your (Metaphorical) Tank
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Kermit Says: This Is The Start of Something New
Kermit Says… is back, and we missed you all terribly! My team and I hope you had a fantastic summer and we’d love to hear all about it, so feel free to reminisce about your favorite parts and send them in so we can live vicariously through you! Now, whether you returned to school nearly… Continue reading Kermit Says: This Is The Start of Something New
Kermit Says: Keep Calm and Pass Your Exams
Image Source: http://tinyurl.com/kbqursx Well, friends! It’s the day most students both anticipate and dread. The day they look forward to with both excitement and anxiety. Today kicks off finals week, three days of final exams, projects, presentations, and papers that stand between you and freedom. Three days that stand between you and graduation. Three days… Continue reading Kermit Says: Keep Calm and Pass Your Exams
Fearless Part IV: Handling Rejection (College Apps Edition)
So, you got that thin envelope, huh? Or maybe you received a pretty standard and stale email? A quick scan of the note goes directly to “sorry,” “unfortunately” or “regret” or other similar synonyms. You toss it in the trash and try to throw your feelings out along with it. Rejection feels like betrayal. This… Continue reading Fearless Part IV: Handling Rejection (College Apps Edition)
Fearless Part III: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions (College Apps Edition)
Kermit Says… is back, and with lots to share! Apologies for my absence, but these last few weeks have been quite a whirlwind filled with non-stop travel for job interviews. With every application, resume, cover letter, educational philosophy, recommendation letter, phone interview, and on-campus interview, I can’t help but see parallels between my current experience… Continue reading Fearless Part III: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions (College Apps Edition)
Kermit Says: Rock Yo’ Finals
Between grappling with current events, completing your commitments, and spending quality time with your friends and family, it’s quite possible that finals week has snuck up on you! Where has the time gone? Wasn’t yesterday September? Didn’t 500 bright and eager students descend onto campus--both anxious and excited to start the new school year? I… Continue reading Kermit Says: Rock Yo’ Finals
Fearless Part I: Focus On The Do’s (College Apps Edition)
Just a few weeks ago, hundreds--if not thousands--of eager and anxious students submitted their polished personal essays, stellar common applications, ambitious resumes, and glowing letters of recommendation. As sweat dripped down their foreheads, their shaking fingers inched the mouse closer and closer to the submit button. And with a deep sigh of relief and silent… Continue reading Fearless Part I: Focus On The Do’s (College Apps Edition)
Dear Kermit: Todd in Thailand
Dear Kermit, Currently, I am living half way across the globe from you are; however, I am in need of an advice. A couple years back I was attending a prestigious preparatory boarding school in the New England area, and as it turns out I made some bad choices that I was not able to… Continue reading Dear Kermit: Todd in Thailand
Kermit Says: Forget the Grade
As a teacher, I face a lot of obstacles that get in the way of productive and positive classroom experiences, one of which is grades. I often have students asking for additional opportunities to improve their grades, not their skills. Or students who bypass marginal comments and flip to the back to see their grade.… Continue reading Kermit Says: Forget the Grade
Dear Kermit: Conflicted in Connecticut
Dear Kermit, It's a classic conflict. You find yourself in a place you love; a place that has embraced you and made you feel at home. The people you have met quickly found places in your heart and become family. This place is truly special and you know it, and you could stay in this… Continue reading Dear Kermit: Conflicted in Connecticut
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