How teachable are teachers?

One thing is for certain; some schools were prepared for online and blended learning and others were not, but if I had my own school, would I have been prepared? The honest answer for me is no. Since I mentioned honesty, it is quite easy to get stuck in the 20th...

I care enough to enforce the rules!

I care enough about you to enforce the rules! This should be the first words school leaders and teachers tell the student body on the first minute of the first hour of the first day of school. They should go on to say, “And I have boundaries that I will follow and...

America, take inventory

                                                     America, take inventory!   My dad was a liquor salesman, and a fine one. He knew how to talk to people, and he was knowledgeable about his products. But when a customer called the house, it was important that I...

It’s OK to disagree

                                                             It’s OK to disagree In fact, I prefer it. This means you are actively listening, and you may have something to teach me or give me an insight from a different perspective. Occasionally, I like to participate...

A more questioned-based society

Throughout the centuries, too much focus has been trying to find answers, and then forget about it once the answers have been found.  Well yes that is important when it comes to certain challenges like finding  cures for diseases, – but each community should...

Lesson of weightlifting

When I was in high school, I bench pressed a lot and I was successful sometimes. But what I noticed is that when I was challenging myself by having a little too much weight and the bar was too close to my chest, it was nearly impossible to get that thrust and lift the...
James Pesutich