Category Archives: Education

Posts having to do with the field of education

Flocabulary: Creative Education

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

I’m excited to start this new section to my creativity website that will feature creative, innovative educational companies and ideas. Whether you’re a teacher, student, parent, administrator, family member, or friend, you can have a positive influence on a child … Continue reading →

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Painting Silver Linings (for all you procrastinators out there)

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

The setting sun peeks through billowing clouds and illuminates their silver linings. I remember my sister’s words, “Did you know clouds actually have silver linings? If you study them closely, you can see that this is their actual color.” Gina’s … Continue reading →

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Hope is the thing with…

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

Emily Dickinson wrote “Hope is the thing with feathers,” but I wonder whether hope is also the thing with clay feet. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “feet of clay,” a metaphor that describes our humanness and vulnerability. READ ENTIRE … Continue reading →

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A Modern Day Tragedy

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

“A writer uses words, a musician notes, an artist visual perceptions, and all need some knowledge of the techniques of their crafts. But a creative individual intuitively sees possibilities for transforming ordinary data into a new creation, transcendent over the … Continue reading →

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Coming to grips with our humanness.

Posted on November 10, 2010 by

Recently, I awoke with a statement running through my dream, “Coming to grips with our humanness.” In the dream, I saw one of my students holding the small green and navy blue airplane he gave to me a couple of weeks ago. The airplane … Continue reading →

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“Waiting for Superman”

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

As a parent and an educator, I say we “all” pull together to help our nation’s children become successful. Here is a snippet of my post on my educational blog: Imparting the Spirit of Superman I do not believe that any … Continue reading →

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Heart Whispers

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

“We can teach youth to read, but can we release their hearts?”  An artistic youth churns inside a chrysalis of adolescent confines. For the creative temperament, teen years fill with discontent. Yet, longings can inspire exploration and discovery. It is the glory … Continue reading →

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Treasures of the Soul

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

What if the treasures we seek reside within human souls? How amazing it would be if our rewards for a job well done came in terms of promoting faith, hope, and love in others. I doubt we would see all … Continue reading →

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The Ironic Side of Destiny

Posted on June 16, 2010 by

I cannot stop thinking about the strange and mysterious nature of destiny.  I often envision something years before its fulfillment. Then I push and strive to make it materialize. Unfortunately, my grasping seems to only go so far before it ends up in … Continue reading →

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The Invitation

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

I believe that at unexpected times, an invitation for something very special comes our way. However, we can fail to see the unveiling if we are not careful. This is especially true for us busy teachers rushing around our classrooms.      Recently, I received an invitation from … Continue reading →

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