Education Culture “First Days” 18 Aug 2019 In education thus far I have celebrated 24 "First Days"! 13 as a student myself...five as a college student...and now six as an educator! First days can produce a whole…
Faith… What I Learned This Summer… 4 Aug 20191 Jan 2024 This summer has been the best summer of my life thus far. PERIOD! It has been a summer of deep personal growth and an intense season of learning. As we…
Motivation… 1/8″ Matters…Thoughts on Measuring Change 28 Jul 201928 Jul 2019 Over the month of July we have been building our new shop metal/wood rack. This has required a lot more metal than I had envisioned and I've been calling Salina…
Faith… The Right Hedge Post 23 Jul 20191 Jan 2024 It is always a process to build fence on the farm. My friend, James is highly particular about how they are constructed. He always says, "We build fence to last…
Motivation… Building a Future Worthy of Our Lives 17 Jul 2019 Last month we wrapped up another successful Middle School Summer Shop Camp! Over the course of the camp it was so exciting to see what our upper level campers decide…
Education Culture Planting New Ideas 16 Jul 2019 Mum planting season was in full swing two weeks ago in our school greenhouse! Between holding down a part-time job, occasional construction projects, and resting; this summer has seemed to…
Motivation 8156th – Grit & Tenacity 5 Jun 2019 No matter what we commit to in our lives the need to have grit and tenacity has never been greater. These are traits that truly contribute to long-term success and…
Motivation Character Building and some Gutter Cleaning 29 May 201914 Sep 2021 Nothing says...or smells, quite like spring, then cleaning the roof gutters. This year especially has been a horrible affair! It has been perpetually raining for the past month and we…
Motivation… Nails, Screws, and Commitment 26 May 2019 As we approach another season of Middle School Shop Camps, I'm reminded of a now slightly funny, but overall teachable moment. One of our campers had finished constructing their wood…
Education Culture… Comparison Mandate > Rooting for Rivals 22 May 201922 May 2019 It seems to be the modern rite of passage. No, I'm not talking about getting a car or that first paycheck...not even graduating high school...no, I'm talking about participating in…
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