public service

New insights on leading from Dr. King

I trained and prepared to be a history teacher and loved teaching American history the most.  I enjoyed teaching the American Revolution, the creation of the Republic, the Civil War, the Gilded Age, and 20th century history.  The units, themes, ideas and words seemed to culminate in the Civil Rights movement for me.  I tried…Read more New insights on leading from Dr. King

Who is in and who is out?

There’s a controversy in my state.  It’s all over the news reports on each television station with reporters getting comments from both those directly involved and those on the periphery.  Social media is blowing up with posts from those incensed from injustice as well as those who justify where we find ourselves.  It is affecting…Read more Who is in and who is out?

Officer Sander did it for them, so I can too

This week I witnessed a solemn celebration of the contributions of one of my school district's true servants.  I was proud to know and work with Officer Myron Sander.  I often spent time visiting with him and did so in the parking lot as I was leaving just a few days before his passing.  It…Read more Officer Sander did it for them, so I can too