Big Questions… We May Never See the Shade 2 Jul 2021 Recently, we were clearing trails at my summer job and one of my students who work on my crew came across two sapling oak trees and he asked if he…
Self-Care… There Will Be More Days 1 Feb 2021 Last semester I was able to go on probably the most unique Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Visit I've ever conducted with a student...duck hunting. I enjoy hunting, but my experience…
Motivation Walking the Mountain Bike 3 Dec 2020 Mountain biking always held a romantic appeal to me. Crisscrossing rugged terrain while avoiding trees and boulders while zipping through the beautiful scenery at top speeds. Again this was the…
Blogging Journey Residue Lasts… 2 Dec 20192 Dec 2019 In the world of agriculture, no-till is a big deal. It is a soil conservation practice that keeps crop residue in the field to protect the soil from runoff and…
Self-Care… We Need Earthquakes 29 Nov 2019 This Thanksgiving season is always a reading marathon for me! I find myself catching up on the ten books I'm half-way through done reading...yes I know I have issues... One…
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…
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 2019 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…
