"True forgiveness is when you can say, 'Thank you for the experience.'" ~ Oprah

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” ~ Brené Brown

“It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.” ~Germany Kent

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity...it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ~ Melody Beattie

This month, I invite you to join me in daily gratitude. Each day, I will include a prompt to reflect on and share if you’d like.

“May your coffee be strong and your students be calm.” ~ Every teacher greeting one another on the morning of October 31st

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In light of so much happening in our communities, country, and world right now, I’d like to share a passage from “Called to the Classroom” for our daily reflection. We are reminded how interconnected we truly are and we have an opportunity to make a difference in our classrooms today.

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Dear Teacher, how are you?

“You cannot be all things to all students. But sometimes. Just sometimes. You will be the right teacher at the right time. You will be the exact teacher that one student needed more than anything.” ~ Paul F.C. Mundy

Loyalty means to give or show firm, constant support to a person or thing. Rather than simply a feel-good sentiment, loyalty invokes a sense of power and determination: a firm display of constant support.

Rain clouds, come down!

“I gave my students a saying to say: ‘I am somebody. I was somebody when I came, I’ll be a better somebody when I leave. I am powerful, and I am strong. I deserve the education that I get here.” ~ Rita Pierson

Connection - that beautiful tapestry which invites all of us into unity and understanding.

“We’re hardwired for connection - it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives. The absence of love, belonging, and connection always leads to suffering.” ~ Brené Brown

I believe in you.

“And above all, watch with glittery eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” ~ Roald Dahl

Inspiration in teaching is made from two ingredients: a passion for what we’re teaching and a love for our students.

“Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you.” ~ Mother Teresa