We all have aspirations we yearn to bring to fruition, dreams we pray will turn into realities, and goals we want to achieve, but sometimes the path to getting there isn't paved in gold. Instead, it's more like a dull, rocky, gross texture. Just when you think it's smooth sailing, you hit rocks you… Continue reading Tuesday Tunesday: Dream it, Believe it, Do it
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Motivational Monday: Stand in the Sun and Walk in Your Purpose
During the spring of 2015, I was traveling in Brazil with some of my incredible students, when I started to consider a career change. At that point in my teaching, I'd only been in the game for about two years or so, but I soon realized that what I thought I loved about teaching wasn't… Continue reading Motivational Monday: Stand in the Sun and Walk in Your Purpose
Kermit Says: Go For The Impossible
Making a life-changing decision is never easy, and I should know because I made one over four months ago, but I'm getting a little ahead of myself. I never thought I'd become a teacher. I majored in English in both college and graduate school because I loved reading and was a great writer. I… Continue reading Kermit Says: Go For The Impossible
A Dollar and a Dream: One Singer-Songwriter’s Quest to Success
Welcome to the latest feature of Kermit Says… On the first Sunday of every month, Kermit Says… will highlight an individual who is making positive contributions in his or her community. Want to be in the spotlight or nominate someone else? Send a brief email to contactkermitsays@gmail.com and describe who you are, where you’re from, and why you… Continue reading A Dollar and a Dream: One Singer-Songwriter’s Quest to Success
The World of Architecture: A Woman’s POV
Welcome to the latest feature of Kermit Says... On the first Sunday of every month, Kermit Says... will highlight an individual who is making positive contributions in his or her community. Want to be in the spotlight or nominate someone else? Send a brief email to contactkermitsays@gmail.com and describe who you are, where you're from, and why you… Continue reading The World of Architecture: A Woman’s POV
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
Kermit Says: Be Eager
As a teacher, I have a number of daily responsibilities: to ensure my students have the fundamentals of reading, writing, analysis, and critical thinking; to guarantee their mental, emotional, and physical safety at all times; and to broaden their horizons. While these are essential aspects of my job, they are not at the core; they… Continue reading Kermit Says: Be Eager
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