Category Archives: Just for Fun

The power of vulnerability.

I am still reflecting on the comment from TEDtalk with Brene Brown: The power of vulnerability. CHILDREN: They are hardwired for struggle when they get here. Our job is not to say they are perfect. . Our job is to say, you’re imperfect and wired for struggle but worthy of love and belonging (paraphrased). Very [...]
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Advocacy, Educational, Just for Fun, Personal, Quotes and Fun Facts, Reflections

Who I am… Happy New Year!

“I am a woman above everything else.” Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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Message of Gratitude

It is that time of year when we pause to give thanks for all that we have, and I have so much to be thankful for here at Walker-Grant Middle School! Each day I am amazed at the sense of community and family, the giving spirit, the emphasis on learning, and the caring heart that [...] Read more »

FCPS, Just for Fun, Personal

Message of Gratitude

It is that time of year when we pause to give thanks for all that we have, and I have so much to be thankful for here at Walker-Grant Middle School! Each day I am amazed at the sense of community and family, the giving spirit, the emphasis on learning, and the caring heart that [...] Read more »

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Reflection

This has been an amazing part of my life. I experienced a huge shift in my sense of identity and in my professional view; as I took on a new position while pursuing this program. At first, I found it difficult to adjust to the fast pace (I didn’t breathe the first few months) and [...] Read more »

Just for Fun, Self-Reflection, VCU

Comic on Writing

Sometimes we need a little laughter.
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Tackling Large Tasks: The Elephant

Reflection: With the demands of family, work and challenging course work for my doctoral program, I was reminded of the large elephant I often make the mistake of focusing on the big goals and lose sight of the small ones that lead me there. As I grow as a person, mother, daughter, student and educator [...] Read more »

Just for Fun, Personal, Reflections, Self-Reflection

Time Management

As I was sitting here working on my interview assignment and thinking over the topics for our reading for class tomorrow, a few thoughts about time management crossed my mind. By pondering so long over what I need to do is not a good use of my time. My intuition is telling me I need [...] Read more »

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Fun Quote

My new favorite quote:
Every writer I know has trouble writing.
— Joseph Heller
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Just for Fun, Quotes and Fun Facts

melaniekaywyatt 2011-12-30 04:19:40

Women Education Leaders in Virginia shared this video for women leaders to see. Women leaders, I am curious to see what you think. It does not focus on educational leaders, but women leaders in general. I shared it with my two teen daughters and they were motivated but had many questions. Sheryl Sandberg: Why we [...] Read more »

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