Perennial Educator

It is sad, we spend our lives chasing deadlines and limited time opportunities.We fill every waking moment from start to finish with endless "productivity".Our culture measures data that is all…

There are tons of remarkable characteristics of plants.Grass has the ability to warn other grass it is about to be mowed (that sweet smell after mowing the grass, is actually…

Everything has a cost.Maybe it is a belief we stand for or something we value.No matter what...everything has a cost.This past week, I traveled all over Washington, D.C. during the…

Each day is another layer of our lives. So, what are we building?If the answer is our own legacy, our own small kingdom, then we must take stock. How is…

"You regard William as of subtler vein and acuter genius because omitting grammar and literature he has hastened to the cunning of logic, where he learns dialectic not in books…

We cannot hope to inspire others if we ourselves are not inspired or seeking inspiration...How do we seek inspiration? It is an intentional investment in ourselves. Drawing connections between various…

As teachers the greatest contribution we can make into the lives of our students in many cases, is recognizing their own unique ability. In a world dominated by societal pressures…

Summer is officially right around the corner with State FFA Convention coming this week. As I look back through the year, I am humbled by the blessings and experiences of…

We have just wrapped up another great week of Shop Camp for our Middle School students! It was our largest year thus far with 16 students compared with four the…

Dr. Mara Tieken challenges us in her article, "Only Hope: Why Rural Schools Matter", about our understanding of the true value that public schooling plays in our communities."As currently conceived,…